# The Merchant of Venice (2004)

English · Released 2004-12-03

The Merchant of Venice is a 2004 English film.

## Storyline
Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.

## Common questions

### When was The Merchant of Venice released?
The Merchant of Venice was released on 3 December 2004.

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