The Merchant of Venice

Overview

An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.

Cast

Laurence Olivier

Shylock

Joan Plowright

Portia

Jeremy Brett

Bassanio

Michael Jayston

Gratiano

Anthony Nicholls

Antonio

Anna Carteret

Nerissa

Louise Purnell

Jessica

Malcolm Reid

Lorenzo

Charles Kay

Prince of Aragon

Benjamin Whitrow

Duke of Venice