The Merchant of Venice (2004)

The Merchant of Venice

An adaptation of Shakespeare's play about a Jewish moneylender who seeks to forfeit a literal pound of flesh from his Christian nemesis. Starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 2'01'20''
  • Broadcast date: 2008
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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  • Shakespeare Archive Resource
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