The Merchant of Venice
Il mercante di Venezia
Synopsis
With a friend desperate for money, a merchant takes out a loan from a ruthless money-lender. Confident that his ships will soon be bringing him great wealth, the merchant willingly agrees to conditions of the loan that put him at great personal risk.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerolamo Lo Savio
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Il mercante di Venezia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Film d'Arte Italiana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerolamo Lo Savio
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Gerolamo Lo Savio
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merchant of Venice
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What is The Merchant of Venice about?
With a friend desperate for money, a merchant takes out a loan from a ruthless money-lender. Confident that his ships will soon be bringing him great wealth, the merchant willingly agrees to conditions of the loan that put him at great personal risk.
Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice was directed by Gerolamo Lo Savio.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
The principal cast of The Merchant of Venice includes Ermete Novelli, Francesca Bertini, Olga Giannini Novelli.
When was The Merchant of Venice released and how long is it?
The Merchant of Venice was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 19m.