The Merchant of Venice (Rushes)
Synopsis
A standalone archival recording of Orson Welles performing Shylock’s “Hath not a Jew eyes” monologue, filmed independently in the early 1970s and unrelated to the 1969 Merchant of Venice production. Preserved as 16mm rushes at La Cinémathèque Française and restored in 4K in 2025, the footage documents an isolated performance rather than a narrative film project. (Note: Separate filming event; not footage from the 1969 TV adaptation.)
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- Director
- Orson Welles
- Original Title
- The Merchant of Venice (Rushes)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
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What is The Merchant of Venice (Rushes) about?
A standalone archival recording of Orson Welles performing Shylock’s “Hath not a Jew eyes” monologue, filmed independently in the early 1970s and unrelated to the 1969 Merchant of Venice production. Preserved as 16mm rushes at La Cinémathèque Française and restored in 4K in 2025, the footage documents an isolated performance rather than a narrative film project. (Note: Separate filming event; not footage from the 1969 TV adaptation.)
Who directed The Merchant of Venice (Rushes)?
The Merchant of Venice (Rushes) was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice (Rushes)?
The principal cast of The Merchant of Venice (Rushes) includes Orson Welles.
When was The Merchant of Venice (Rushes) released and how long is it?
The Merchant of Venice (Rushes) was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 31m.