Movie

The Merchant of Venice

★ 8.5(2)19732h 11m

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Good to know

Director: John Sichel
Release date: 1973-10-07
Runtime: 2h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Associated Television

About The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice is a 1973 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by John Sichel, starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright and Jeremy Brett. It has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Merchant of Venice in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Merchant of Venice in Japan?+

The Merchant of Venice is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Merchant of Venice on Netflix?+

The Merchant of Venice is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Merchant of Venice?+

The Merchant of Venice has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?+

The Merchant of Venice stars Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Jeremy Brett, Michael Jayston and Anthony Nicholls.

When did The Merchant of Venice come out?+

The Merchant of Venice is a 1973 movie directed by John Sichel.

What genre is The Merchant of Venice?+

The Merchant of Venice is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Merchant of Venice?+

The Merchant of Venice was directed by John Sichel.