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BBC Play of the Month

A desperate pursuit of love turns deadly when a young man borrows from a ruthless lender to impress his beloved, forcing him to confront a life-or-death ultimatum when the debt comes due.

Main Cast

Maggie SmithMaggie SmithPortia
Frank FinlayFrank FinlayShylock
Charles GrayCharles GrayAntonio
Robert HarrisRobert HarrisDuke of Venice
Ania MarsonAnia MarsonJessica
Christopher GableChristopher GableBassanio
Malcolm StoddardMalcolm StoddardGratiano
Nerys HughesNerys HughesNerissa
Edward PetherbridgeEdward PetherbridgeLorenzo
David SpenserDavid SpenserPrince of Morocco

Creators

Cedric MessinaCedric MessinaDirector

Info about BBC Play of the Month

Studio(s): BBC Studios

Originally Released: United States, Apr 16, 1972

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama

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