No (2:11:25)
Two notable ones :
1) Antonio, the merchant, is actually shown onscreen spitting at Shylock, the moneylender, at the very beginning, before the plot has even begun to develop. This serves to make him notably more unsympathetic than in the play, in which he treats Shylock more or less courteously until he is put on trial. 2) The relationship between Bassanio and Antonio is clearly homosexual, while in the play it is more ambiguous, even innocent. There is even a moment in the film (not in the play) in which Portia indicates by a look and the tone of her voice that she clearly understands that Bassanio and Antonio are former lovers.
1) Antonio, the merchant, is actually shown onscreen spitting at Shylock, the moneylender, at the very beginning, before the plot has even begun to develop. This serves to make him notably more unsympathetic than in the play, in which he treats Shylock more or less courteously until he is put on trial. 2) The relationship between Bassanio and Antonio is clearly homosexual, while in the play it is more ambiguous, even innocent. There is even a moment in the film (not in the play) in which Portia indicates by a look and the tone of her voice that she clearly understands that Bassanio and Antonio are former lovers.
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- How long is The Merchant of Venice?2 hours and 11 minutes
- When was The Merchant of Venice released?February 18, 2005
- What is the IMDb rating of The Merchant of Venice?7 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Merchant of Venice?Shylock, Antonio, Bassanio, Portia, Jessica, Gratiano, Lorenzo, Nerissa, Launcelot Gobbo, Salerio, and others
- What is the plot of The Merchant of Venice?In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.
- What was the budget for The Merchant of Venice?$30 million
- How much did The Merchant of Venice earn at the worldwide box office?$21.6 million
- How much did The Merchant of Venice earn at the US box office?$3.77 million
- What is The Merchant of Venice rated?R
- What genre is The Merchant of Venice?Drama and Romance
- How many awards has The Merchant of Venice won?2 awards
- How many awards has The Merchant of Venice been nominated for?9 nominations
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