Movies like The Merchant of Venice (1969)

Name: Movies Similar to The Merchant of Venice (1969)
Director: Orson Welles
Genre: Drama, Short
Released: 1969-12-01
Duration: 36 Min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Charles Gray, Irina Maleeva, Orson Welles

The Merchant of Venice (1969)

United States36Min

7.6 ( 137 Votes )

The Merchant of Venice is a story set in 16th-century Venice, where a merchant named Antonio borrows money from a Jewish moneylender named Shylock to help his friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia. However, when Antonio fails to repay the debt, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh as collateral. The play explores themes of prejudice, mercy, and the consequences of seeking revenge.