The BBC Television Shakespeare

Season 1 Episode 14: The Merchant of Venice

Antonio's best friend, Bassiano, is in love with Portia, a wise and wealthy heiress, and needs three thousand ducats to press his suit. With Antonio's money tied up in ships at sea, he approaches Shylock, a Jewish usurer, who agrees to lend the money under the provision that Antonio shall forfeit a pound of his flesh if the debt is unpaid. When Antonio's ships are wrecked, Shylock calls for the contract to be filled.

Genre:

Drama, Comedy

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

37

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

157 min

First Air:

1978

Rating:

6.0