The Merchant of Venice
Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.
Release Date
December 3, 2004
Status
Released
Original Title
The Merchant of Venice
Runtime
2h 12min
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$21,600,000
Language
English, Italian