Top Cast
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Laurence Olivier
Shylock
Joan Plowright
Portia
Jeremy Brett
Bassanio
Michael Jayston
Gratiano
Anthony Nicholls
Antonio
Anna Carteret
Nerissa
Louise Purnell
Jessica
Malcolm Reid
Lorenzo
Charles Kay
Prince of Aragon
Benjamin Whitrow
Duke of Venice
Stephen Greif
Prince of Morocco
Kenneth MacKintosh
Tubal
Barry James
Salerio
Michael Tudor Barnes
Solanio
Denis Lawson
Launcelot Gobbo
Peter Anthony Rocca
Stephano
John Joyce
Balthasar
Nicolette McKenzie
Portia's Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sichel
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, John Sichel
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Merchant of Venice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sichel
William Shakespeare, John Sichel
Carl Davis
Jonathon Miller
Cecil Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Abbott
Production Design
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
John Sichel
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Jonathon Miller
Director of Photography
John Sichel
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Merchant of Venice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merchant of Venice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Merchant of Venice about?
An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.
Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice was directed by John Sichel.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
The principal cast of The Merchant of Venice includes Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Jeremy Brett, Michael Jayston, Anthony Nicholls.
When was The Merchant of Venice released and how long is it?
The Merchant of Venice was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Merchant of Venice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Merchant of Venice was composed by Carl Davis.