Movie

The Merchant of Venice

★ 8.0(4)196936m

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Good to know

Director: Orson Welles
Release date: 1969-12-01
Runtime: 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice is a 1969 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Orson Welles, starring Orson Welles, Charles Gray and Oja Kodar. It has a runtime of 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Merchant of Venice in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An unreleased 1969 made-for-TV short adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, produced, directed by, and starring Orson Welles. Originally part of the abandoned CBS special Orson’s Bag, the completed film later became partially lost due to missing workprints and sound elements, surviving only in fragmentary form until a reconstructed restoration premiered in 2015.

Cast

Orson Welles

Shylock

Charles Gray

Antonio

Oja Kodar

Jonathan Lynn

Tubal

Irina Maleeva

Jessica

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Merchant of Venice in United States?+

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Is The Merchant of Venice on Netflix?+

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How long is The Merchant of Venice?+

The Merchant of Venice has a runtime of 36 minutes (36 minutes).

Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?+

The Merchant of Venice stars Orson Welles, Charles Gray, Oja Kodar, Jonathan Lynn and Irina Maleeva.

When did The Merchant of Venice come out?+

The Merchant of Venice is a 1969 movie directed by Orson Welles.

What genre is The Merchant of Venice?+

The Merchant of Venice is Drama film.

Who directed The Merchant of Venice?+

The Merchant of Venice was directed by Orson Welles.