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RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice 2015 Directed by Bridget Caldwell

In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all - as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. When the gold is flowing all is well - but when a contract between Bassanio and Shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. A wronged father, and despised outsider, Shylock looks to exact the ultimate price for a deal sealed in blood.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Production Company Royal Shakespeare Company
Release Date 18 June 2015
150 mins
Cast
Nadia Albina Nerissa
Ken Nwosu Gratiano / Morocco
Jay Saighal Solanio
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Original Writer