The Merchant of Venice
1972, English. Directed by Cedric Messina.
Television adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare.
Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay and Charles Gray star in the adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play. The Venice Titian and the Belmont of Botticelli serve as the visual inspiration behind this lavish production.
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- 2h 0m
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- English
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- 16 April 1972
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- United Kingdom
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What The Merchant of Venice is based on
The Merchant of Venice is based on The Merchant of Venice, a 1600 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work · 1600
The Merchant of Venice
By William Shakespeare
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The Merchant of Venice runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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The Merchant of Venice isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 April 1972. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Merchant of Venice?
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Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice (1972) was directed by Cedric Messina and stars Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay, Charles Gray.
What is The Merchant of Venice based on?
The Merchant of Venice is based on The Merchant of Venice, a 1600 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.