Movie Description

The Merchant of Venice

(1969)

Overview

An unreleased 1969 made-for-TV short adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, produced, directed by, and starring Orson Welles. Originally part of the abandoned CBS special Orson’s Bag, the completed film later became partially lost due to missing workprints and sound elements, surviving only in fragmentary form until a reconstructed restoration premiered in 2015.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Merchant of Venice

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1969-12-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 36m

Genres

  • Drama