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The merchant of Venice, a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; producer, Jonathan Miller ; director, Jack Gold

Label
The merchant of Venice, a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; producer, Jonathan Miller ; director, Jack Gold
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The merchant of Venice
Medium
DVD
Oclc number
45687576
resource.otherEventInformation
Taped May 15-21, 1980 at the BBC Television studios in London
Responsibility statement
a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; producer, Jonathan Miller ; director, Jack Gold
Runtime
157
Summary
Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, its captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon, or tragic hero?
Technique
live action
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