| Edition |
Anamorphic widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (131 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo; widescreen presentation aspect ratio 1.85:1. |
| Cast |
Al Pacino (Shylock), Jeremy Irons (Antonio), Joseph Fiennes (Bassanio), Lynn Collins (Portia), Zuleikha Robinson (Jessica), Kris Marshall (Gratiano), Charlie Cox (Lorenzo), Heather Goldenhersh (Nerissa), Mackenzie Crook (Lancelot Gobbo), John Sessions (Salerio), Gregor Fisher (Solanio), Ron Cook (Old Gobbo), Allan Corduner (Tubal), Anton Rodgers (The Duke), David Harewood (Prince of Morocco), Antonio Gil-Martinez (Aragon). |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Benoit Delhomme ; film editor, Lucia Zucchetti ; music, Jocelyn Pook ; production designer, Bruno Rubeo; costume designer, Sammy Sheldon. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2004. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: rated R; for some nudity. |
| Summary |
"Intolerance of the Jews was a fact of 16th century life even in Venice, the most powerful and liberal city state in Europe. By law Jews were forced to live in the old walled foundry or 'Geto' area of the city. After sundown the gate was locked and guarded by Christians. In the daytime any man leaving the ghetto had to wear a red hat to mark him as a Jew. The Jews were forbidden to own property, so they practiced usury, the lending of money at interest. This was against Christian law. The sophisticated Venetians would turn a blind eye to it but for the religious fanatics, who hated the Jews, it was another matter... " - Title screens. |
| Contents |
Start -- Antonio & Bassanio -- Portia -- Shylock -- Bond -- Infection to serve -- Before the feast -- Caskets -- Passion so confused -- Fool's head -- "shall we not revenge?" -- Loss upon loss -- Ambassador of love -- Two proposals -- Gaping wound -- Cur rages -- Question of law -- Trial -- Dearly bought -- Mercy -- Judgment -- Pound of flesh -- No drop of blood -- "I am contented." -- Tokens -- Rings -- and revelations -- Epilogue. |
| Note |
Special features: Commentary with director Michael Radford and actress Lynn Collins [audio feature]; The merchant of Venice: Shakespeare through the lens [featurette] (30 min.); The Teachers' Guide weblink [requires a DVD-ROM drive]; Previews (10 min.). |
| Language |
In English with optional subtitles in French; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
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Shylock (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Moneylenders -- Italy -- Venice -- Drama.
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Deals -- Italy -- Venice -- Drama.
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Venice (Italy) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Radford, Michael, 1946-
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Brokaw, Cary.
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Navidi, Barry.
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Piette, Jason.
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Cowan, Michael, 1965-
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Pacino, Al, 1940-
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Irons, Jeremy, 1948-
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Fiennes, Joseph, 1970-
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Collins, Lynn, 1979-
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Robinson, Zuleikha, 1977-
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Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
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Movision Entertainment Limited.
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Arclight Films (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Merchant of Venice |
| ISBN |
1404980229 |
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9781404980228 |
| Standard No. |
043396109100 |
| Music No. |
10910 Sony Pictures Classics |
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