The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice 1953 Directed by Pierre Billon Le marchand de Venise

A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.

Countries France , Italy

Production Countries France , Italy

Language French

Spoken Language French

Gnere Drama

Production Companies Venturini Film , Élysée Films

Release Date 12 July 1953

102 mins