RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice (2015): Cast
RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice is a 2015 film directed by Bridget Caldwell, starring Makram J. Khoury as Shylock, Patsy Ferran and James Corrigan. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Bridget Caldwell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice About?
The premise of RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice without spoilers.
Set in Venice, a bustling center of trade and commerce, the story explores the delicate balance between prosperity and prejudice. When a contract between Bassanio and the Jewish merchant Shylock is broken, long-simmering racial tensions erupt. Shylock, feeling betrayed and seeking justice, demands a harsh penalty for the breach of agreement, leading to a dramatic confrontation with significant consequences for all involved.
RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice Cast & Characters
Makram J. Khoury leads the cast as Shylock, with Patsy Ferran as Portia and James Corrigan as Lorenzo. Directed by Bridget Caldwell; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bridget Caldwell
- Makram J. Khoury as Shylock
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Patsy Ferran as Portia - James Corrigan as Lorenzo
- Ken Nwosu as Gratiano / Morocco
Also Starring in RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice
· 3 more- Nadia Albina Nerissa
- Scarlett Brookes Jessica
- Jamie Ballard Antonio
More from Bridget Caldwell
More films directed by Bridget Caldwell: Cynthia Erivo: Legendary Voices at the Proms, National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika, National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches and Shakespeare Live! From the RSC.
RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “ش. ش. م. : تاجر البندقية” and “皇家莎士比亚剧团：威尼斯商人”.
- Also known as
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- ش. ش. م. : تاجر البندقية
- 皇家莎士比亚剧团：威尼斯商人
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RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice?
RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice released?
RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice was released on June 18, 2015.
Who directed RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice?
RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice was directed by Bridget Caldwell.
More films by Bridget Caldwell Who is in the cast of RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice?
RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice stars Makram J. Khoury as Shylock, Patsy Ferran as Portia and James Corrigan as Lorenzo, among 7 credited actors.
Does RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice have a post-credit scene?
No. RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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