| Description |
1 videodisc (157 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
The complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare. Comedy
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| System Details |
DVD. |
| Cast |
John Franklyn-Robbins, Gemma Jones, Susan Jameson, Warren Mitchell. |
| Credits |
Senior cameraman, Geoffrey Feld ; incidental music composed by Carl Davis ; video tape editor, Malcolm Banthorpe. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1980. |
| Event |
Taped May 15-21, 1980 at the BBC Television studios in London. |
| Note |
DVD includes the complete script in Microsoft Word document format. |
| System Details |
System requirements for script: PC or Mac with Microsoft Word, DVD-ROM drive. |
| 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? |
| Subject |
Shylock (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Television plays.
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Television adaptations.
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| Added Author |
Miller, Jonathan, 1934-
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Gold, Jack, 1930-2015.
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Mitchell, Warren, 1926-2015.
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Jones, Gemma.
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Franklyn-Robbins, John, 1924-2009.
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Jameson, Susan, 1941-
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Merchant of Venice.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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Time-Life Television.
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Ambrose Video Publishing.
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| Added Title |
BBC TV Shakespeare (Television program)
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| Standard No. |
739815002588 |
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