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The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe (2016): Cast

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The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe is a 2016 comedy directed by Jonathan Munby, starring Rachel Pickup as Portia, Daniel Lapaine and Dominic Mafham. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes.

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The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 34m (154 min)
Director
Jonathan Munby
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe About?

The premise of The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe without spoilers.

Portia, a wealthy heiress, faces a difficult choice when suitors vie for her hand. To win her, they must succeed in a challenge, but failure carries a steep price. Meanwhile, in Venice, a city driven by commerce and debt, Bassanio seeks funds from his friend Antonio. Antonio secures a loan from the Jewish moneylender Shylock, agreeing to a perilous condition: if he cannot repay, Shylock will claim a pound of his flesh. When Antonio’s ships are lost at sea, the agreement triggers a dramatic and tense legal battle.

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Cast & crew

The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe Cast & Characters

Rachel Pickup leads the cast as Portia, with Daniel Lapaine as Bassanio and Dominic Mafham as Antonio. Directed by Jonathan Munby; 19 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Jonathan Munby: National Theatre Live: King Lear.

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The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe.

Shakespeare's Globe: The Merchant of Venice
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The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: The Merchant of Venice” and “Shakespeare's Globe - The Merchant of Venice”.

Also known as
  • Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: The Merchant of Venice
  • Shakespeare's Globe - The Merchant of Venice
  • 威尼斯商人

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The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

When was The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe released?

The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe was released on August 4, 2016.

Who directed The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe was directed by Jonathan Munby.

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Who is in the cast of The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe?

The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe stars Rachel Pickup as Portia, Daniel Lapaine as Bassanio and Dominic Mafham as Antonio, among 19 credited actors.

Does The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe have a post-credit scene?

No. The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare’s Globe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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