The Merchant of Venice
Synopsis
Memorably set between the two world wars, this adaptation of Trevor Nunn's award-winning 1999 Royal National Theatre production of The Merchant of Venice features a superlative performance from Henry Goodman as Shylock.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Hunt, Trevor Nunn
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- The Merchant of Venice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- The Performance Company, The Lexington Group, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Hunt, Trevor Nunn
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Hunt
Director
Trevor Nunn
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merchant of Venice
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What is The Merchant of Venice about?
Memorably set between the two world wars, this adaptation of Trevor Nunn's award-winning 1999 Royal National Theatre production of The Merchant of Venice features a superlative performance from Henry Goodman as Shylock.
Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice was directed by Chris Hunt, Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
The principal cast of The Merchant of Venice includes Henry Goodman, David Bamber, Peter de Jersey, Derbhle Crotty, Alexander Hanson.
When was The Merchant of Venice released and how long is it?
The Merchant of Venice was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.