The Merchant of Venice

Cast: Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Lynn Collins, Joseph Fiennes, Zuleikha Robinson, Mackenzie Crook, Heather Goldenhersh

Director: Michael Radford

Rating: R

Studio: Arclight Films

Release date: December 29th, 2004

Synopsis:
The movie is based on Shakespeare's classic play of a rich merchant (Bassanio) in 16th century Venice who borrows money from a Jewish moneylender (Shylock) to help a friend woo a beautiful heiress (Portia). But the merchant faces mortal peril when he can't repay the debt.