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The merchant of Venice [videorecording] / by William Shakespeare ; a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; producer, Jonathan Miller ; director, Jack Gold.

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?

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (157 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: New York : Ambrose Video Pub., [2000 or 2001]

Content descriptions

General Note:
DVD includes the complete script in Microsoft Word document format.
Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1980.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Senior cameraman, Geoffrey Feld ; incidental music composed by Carl Davis ; video tape editor, Malcolm Banthorpe.
Participant or Performer Note:
John Franklyn-Robbins, Gemma Jones, Susan Jameson, Warren Mitchell.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Taped May 15-21, 1980 at the BBC Television studios in London.
System Details Note:
DVD.
System requirements for script: PC or Mac with Microsoft Word, DVD-ROM drive.
Subject: Shylock (Fictitious character) > Drama.
Genre: Television adaptations.
Television plays.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library DVD FIN MER (Text) 36015000246112 Adult Video Available -