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The merchant of Venice / by William Shakespeare ; a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; producer, Jonathan Miller ; director, Jack Gold.

Format Video (DVD), Software, and Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Ambrose Video Pub., [2000 or 2001]
Description1 videodisc (157 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
DVD-Video discs.
Shylock (Fictitious character)--Drama.
Other author/creatorMiller, Jonathan, 1934-2019
Other author/creatorGold, Jack, 1930-2015
Other author/creatorMitchell, Warren.
Other author/creatorJones, Gemma.
Other author/creatorFranklyn-Robbins, John.
Other author/creatorJameson, Susan.
Included WorkShakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Merchant of Venice.
Other author/creatorBritish Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
Other author/creatorTime-Life Television.
Other author/creatorAmbrose Video Publishing.
Series Complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare. Comedy
Complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare. Comedy. UNAUTHORIZED
Abstract 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?
Local noteLittle-305131034241R
General noteOriginally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1980.
General noteDVD includes the complete script in Microsoft Word document format.
CreditsSenior cameraman, Geoffrey Feld ; incidental music composed by Carl Davis ; video tape editor, Malcolm Banthorpe.
Cast 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).
Date/time/place of a event noteTaped May 15-21, 1980 at the BBC Television studios in London.
Technical detailsDVD.
Technical detailsSystem requirements for script: PC or Mac with Microsoft Word, DVD-ROM drive.
Other title BBC TV Shakespeare (Television program)

Available Items

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Joyner Compact DVDs PR2825 .A2 M57 2000 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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