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The Merchant of Venice (1973) — Ligoscope

The Merchant of Venice

Film · 1973

The Merchant of Venice

131 min · Directed by John Sichel

8.52
ratings

An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.

Cast

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Shylock

Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Portia

Jeremy Brett

Jeremy Brett

Bassanio

Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston

Gratiano

Anthony Nicholls

Anthony Nicholls

Antonio

Anna Carteret

Nerissa

Louise Purnell

Jessica

Malcolm Reid

Lorenzo

Charles Kay

Charles Kay

Prince of Aragon

Benjamin Whitrow

Benjamin Whitrow

Duke of Venice

Stephen Greif

Stephen Greif

Prince of Morocco

Kenneth MacKintosh

Tubal

Barry James

Barry James

Salerio

Michael Tudor Barnes

Solanio

Denis Lawson

Denis Lawson

Launcelot Gobbo

Peter Anthony Rocca

Stephano

John Joyce

Balthasar

Nicolette McKenzie

Portia's Servant

Philip York

Antonio's Servant

Alan Helm

Jailer

Robin Meredith

Barber

Alan Crisp

1st Waiter

George Howse

2nd Waiter

Andrew Johns

Shylock's Secretary

Crew

Director: John Sichel
Producer: Cecil Clarke
Writer: John Sichel
Cinematography: Jonathon Miller
Production Design: Tony Abbott
Composer: Carl Davis
Costume: Beatrice Dawson
Makeup: Sandy Staples

Details

Studios: Associated Television
Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Release: October 7, 1973

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