One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Al Pacino is virtually unrecognizable as Shylock, bringing an old-world gravitas to the role and clearly inspiring the rest of the cast to match his intensity. They succeed, and the result is riveting, rousing entertainment. Even if one is familiar with the play in advance, this is white-knuckle suspense and swooning romance all the way through. A 16th-century
One of William Shakespeare's most powerful comedies has been given a bold cinematic adaptation in this film version of The Merchant of Venice. Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) is a young and vital member of the aristocratic classes in 16th century Italy; however, Bassanio's impulsive nature and lavish lifestyle have put him deeply in debt, and he will need at least the pretense of a fortune if he is to win the hand of the beautiful Portia (Lynn Collins). Bassanio turns to his close friend Antonio (Jeremy Irons), a
From Michael Radford, the Academy Award(R)-nominated director of "Il Postino," comes the critically -acclaimed screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's controversial classic, "The Merchant Of Venice." Antonio (Jeremy Irons), a successful but cash-poor merchant, approaches Shylock (Al Pacino), a wealthy moneylender, for a loan to help his young friend Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes, "Shakespeare In Love") woo the fair Portia (Lynn Collins, "13 Going On 30"). Despite being longtime enemies, Shylock grants the
> pacino /irons /fiennes /collins merchant of venice (DVD) pacino /irons /fiennes /collins merchant of venice ($8.11) (£4.95) (€5.8) pacino /irons /fiennes /collins merchant of venice (DVD) Item# 043396109100 Regular price: $14.94 Sale price: $8.11 Product Description Subtitles - French - Optional Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 MERCHANT OF VENICE Subtitles - English - Closed Captioning One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Rating: 131 minutes
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice Rating: 131 minutes Description One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Al Pacino is virtually unrecognizable as Shylock, bringing an old-world gravitas to the role and clearly inspiring the rest of the cast to match his intensity. They succeed, and the result is riveting, rousing entertainment. Even if one is
"One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Al Pacino is virtually unrecognizable as Shylock, bringing an old-world gravitas to the role and clearly inspiring the rest of the cast to match his intensity. They succeed, and the result is riveting, rousing entertainment. Even if one is familiar with the play in advance, this is white-knuckle suspense and swooning romance all the way through. A 16th-century
Rarely has The Merchant of Venice , one of Shakespeare's most complex plays, looked as ravishingly sumptuous as in this adaptation, directed by Michael Radford ( Il Postino ). In a decadent version of renaissance Venice, a young nobleman named Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes, Shakespeare in Love ) seeks to woo the lovely Portia (Lynn Collins), but lacks the money to travel to her estate. He seeks support from his friend, the merchant Antonio (Jeremy Irons); Antonio's fortune is tied up in sea ventures, so the
From Michael Radford, the Academy Award-nominated director of Il Postino, comes the critically -acclaimed screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's controversial classic, The Merchant of Venice. Antonio (Jeremy Irons), a successful but cash-poor merchant, approaches Shylock (Al Pacino), a wealthy moneylender, for a loan to help his young friend Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes, Shakespeare in Love) woo the fair Portia (Lynn Collins, 13 Going on 30). Despite being longtime enemies, Shylock grants the request, but
The Merchant of Venice (2004) My Rating , best known for the international hit One of ) is a young and vital member of the aristocratic classes in 16th century Italy; however, Bassanio's impulsive nature and lavish lifestyle have put him deeply in debt, and he will need at least the pretense of a fortune if he is to win the hand of the beautiful Portia ( ), a Jewish money lender who lives in Venice's Semetic ghetto. Antonio has often expressed his contempt for Shylock, who charges high rates for his loans,
Product DetailsOriginal Title:The Merchant Of Venice (Al Pacino)Actors: Al Pacino - Jeremy Irons - Joseph Fiennes - Lynn CollinsCondition: USEDFormat: DVDDirector: Michael RadfordRuntime: 131 minsLanguage: EnglishDiscs /Cassettes : 1Genre: DramaDescription: Starring Al Pacino - Jeremy Irons - Joseph Fiennes - Lynn Collins
One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Al Pacino is virtually unrecognizable as Shylock, bringing an old-world gravitas to the role and clearly inspiring the rest of the cast to match his intensity. They succeed, and the result is riveting, rousing entertainment. Even if one is familiar with the play in advance, this is white-knuckle suspense and swooning romance all the way through. A 16th-century
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William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice Rating: 131 minutes Description One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Al Pacino is virtually unrecognizable as Shylock, bringing an old-world gravitas to the role and clearly inspiring the rest of the cast to match his intensity. They succeed, and the result is riveting, rousing entertainment. Even if one is
"One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Al Pacino is virtually unrecognizable as Shylock, bringing an old-world gravitas to the role and clearly inspiring the rest of the cast to match his intensity. They succeed, and the result is riveting, rousing entertainment. Even if one is familiar with the play in advance, this is white-knuckle suspense and swooning romance all the way through. A 16th-century
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice DVD You Save: $3.95 (26%) 5/10/2005 131 minutes Rating: some nudity 043396109100 , Charlie Cox , Heather Goldenhersh , Kris Marshall , Zuleikha Robinson , Lynn Collins , Al Pacino , Joseph Fiennes Dramas, Romance, Period Piece, Theatrical Release, Shakespeare, Jewish, Money Description One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Al Pacino is virtually
MERCHANT OF VENICE (2004) MERCHANT OF VENICE (2004) Description One of the immortal bard's most frequently performed works gets a first-rate cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Al Pacino is virtually unrecognisable as Shylock, bringing an old-world gravitas to the role and clearly inspiring the rest of the cast to match his intensity. They succeed, and the result is riveting, rousing entertainment. Even if one is familiar with the play in advance, this is white-knuckle