The merchant of Venice [videorecording] / by William Shakespeare ; produced by BBC & Time-Life Films ; executive producer: Dr. Jonathan Miller ; director: Jack Gold.
Digitally remastered ; Picture & sound enhanced ; word for word as written by William Shakespeare. John Franklyn-Robbins (Antonio), John Rhys-Davies (Salerio), Alan David (Solanio), John Nettles (Bassanio), Richard Morant (Lorenzo), Kenneth Cranham (Gratiano), Gemma Jones (Portia), Susan Jameson (Nerissa), Daniel Mitchell (Balthasar), Warren Mitchell (Shylock), Marc Zuber (Prince of Morocco), Enn Reitel (Launcelot Gobbo), Joe Gladwin (Old Gobbo), Roger Martin (Leonardo), Leslee Udwin (Jessica), Peter Gale (The Prince of Arragon), Richard Austin (Antonio's Servant), Arnold Diamond (Tubal), Douglas Wilmer (The Duke of Venice), Shaun Scott (Stephano), Adrian Harman (Musician).
Summary:
Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, its captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon, or tragic hero?
Series:
The complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare. Comedy Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Works (Ambrose Video).
OCLC:
(OCoLC)50497819
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
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