Top billed cast

1. 

   Al Pacino

   Shylock

2. 

   Jeremy Irons

   Antonio

3. 

   Joseph Fiennes

   Bassanio

4. 

   Lynn Collins

   Portia

5. 

   Zuleikha Robinson

   Jessica

6. 

   Kris Marshall

   Gratiano

7. 

   Charlie Cox

   Lorenzo

8. 

   Heather Goldenhersh

   Nerissa

9. 

   Mackenzie Crook

   Lancelot Gobbo

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-01-25

As the 16th century looms large, the loved up “Bassanio” (Joseph Fiennes) approaches his wealthy merchant friend “Antonio” (Jeremy Irons) for a loan. You see, he wants to impress “Portia” (Lynn Collins) to the tune of 3,000 ducats. Unfortunately, his friend is already heavily invested elsewhere and cannot oblige, but he does agree to stand surety for a loan from “Shylock” (Al Pacino). This loan isn’t secured in any traditional sense, however. The lender, a Jew, is weary of being treated harshly by those in power in Venice, including by “Antonio” and so demands that in the...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$30,000,000.00

Revenue
$21,600,000.00

Keywords

• venice, italy
• jewish ghetto
• suitor
• racism
• loan
• merchant
• moneylender
• 16th century