The Merchant of Venice (1969): Cast
The Merchant of Venice is a 1969 short drama starring Orson Welles as Shylock, Jonathan Lynn and Oja Kodar. It runs 36 minutes.
What Is The Merchant of Venice About?
The premise of The Merchant of Venice without spoilers.
Short film directed by Orson Welles based on Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Though completed, it is often called unfinished, more accurately a partially lost work because the original negatives are missing. A restored version, built from the script and composer’s notes, premiered at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival alongside Othello in the pre‑opening ceremonies.
The Merchant of Venice Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- shakespeare's the merchant of venice
- based on play
The Merchant of Venice Cast & Characters
Orson Welles leads the cast as Shylock, with Jonathan Lynn as Tubal and Oja Kodar.
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Orson Welles as Shylock -
Jonathan Lynn as Tubal -
Oja Kodar - Charles Gray as Antonio
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The Merchant of Venice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Merchant of Venice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice runs 36 minutes.
When was The Merchant of Venice released?
The Merchant of Venice was released on December 1, 1969.
Who is in the cast of The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice stars Orson Welles as Shylock, Jonathan Lynn as Tubal and Oja Kodar, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Merchant of Venice have a post-credit scene?
No. The Merchant of Venice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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