The Merchant of Venice

TV Movie
1973
Not Rated
2h 11m

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Laurence Olivier in The Merchant of Venice (1973)

Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, demands his due of a pound of flesh for a forfeited loan.Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, demands his due of a pound of flesh for a forfeited loan.Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, demands his due of a pound of flesh for a forfeited loan.

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7.2/10

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total

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Goofs
In the last scene, Portia says: "It is almost morning." Yet, it is clearly already day.

Crazy credits
A Kaddish is sung over the end credits, supposedly indicating that Shylock has died.

Connections
Featured in The 26th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1974)

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Performed by Heinz Danziger

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Featured review

excellent record of the NT production

Laurence Olivier's run at the National Theatre included this gem which cast himself as Shylock, with his wife Joan Plowright as Portia. Originally staged in 1970, the cast transferred with ease to this TV version (the only major substitution being Michael Jayston for Derek Jacobi as Gratiano).

It moves along quite well and is definitely buoyed up by its starry lead duo. The rejected suitors have a comic aspect which sits well with the 'pound of flesh' seriousness of the remainder. Glad it was recorded for us all to enjoy.