The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

120 mins | Drama | April 16, 1972

Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay and Charles Gray star in the adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play. The Venice Titian and the Belmont of Botticelli serve as the visual inspiration behind this lavish production.

The Merchant of Venice

120 mins | Drama | April 16, 1972

The Merchant of Venice
Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay and Charles Gray star in the adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play. The Venice Titian and the Belmont of Botticelli serve as the visual inspiration behind this lavish production.
Producers BBC Studios
Original title The Merchant of Venice
Directors Cedric Messina
Writers

Cast

Maggie Smith

as Portia

Frank Finlay

as Shylock

Charles Gray

as Antonio

Robert Harris

as Duke of Venice

Ania Marson

as Jessica

Christopher Gable

as Bassanio