Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 (2004) Rating: Starring: Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, Zuleikha Robinson, Kris Marshall, Charlie Cox, Mackenzie Crook, Heather Goldenhersh, John Sessions, Gregor Fisher, Ron Cook, Allan Corduner Director: Michael Radford Category: Drama, Period Pieces Studio: Subtitles: French Length: 131     The Merchant of Venice (2004) is a film adaptation of Shakespeare's play where the merchant Antonio secures a loan from the Jewish moneylender Shylock for his friend Bassanio, who needs it to pursue the wealthy heiress Portia. The stakes rise when Antonio is unable to repay the loan and Shylock demands a harsh penalty.