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The Merchant of Venice
8.5(2)19732h 11m
An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.
- Director
- John Sichel
- Created by
- Cecil Clarke
- Writers
- John Sichel
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Cast

Laurence Olivier
Shylock

Joan Plowright
Portia

Jeremy Brett
Bassanio

Michael Jayston
Gratiano

Anthony Nicholls
Antonio
Anna Carteret
Nerissa
Louise Purnell
Jessica
Malcolm Reid
Lorenzo

Charles Kay
Prince of Aragon

Benjamin Whitrow
Duke of Venice

Stephen Greif
Prince of Morocco
Kenneth MacKintosh
Tubal

Barry James
Salerio
Michael Tudor Barnes
Solanio

Denis Lawson
Launcelot Gobbo
Peter Anthony Rocca
Stephano
John Joyce
Balthasar
Nicolette McKenzie
Portia's Servant
Philip York
Antonio's Servant
Alan Helm
Jailer
Robin Meredith
Barber
Alan Crisp
1st Waiter
George Howse
2nd Waiter
Andrew Johns
Shylock's Secretary
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Crew
Directing
- John SichelDirector
Writing
- William ShakespeareTheatre Play
- John SichelWriter
Production
- Cecil ClarkeExecutive Producer
Camera
- Jonathon MillerDirector of Photography
Sound
- Carl DavisOriginal Music Composer
Art
- Tony AbbottProduction Design
Costume & Make-Up
- Beatrice DawsonCostume Design
- Sandy StaplesMakeup Artist