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.

Cast

Orson Welles, Charles Gray, Oja Kodar, Jonathan Lynn, Irina Maleeva

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What is "The Merchant of Venice" about?

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.

When was "The Merchant of Venice" released?

The Merchant of Venice was released in 1969.

Who stars in "The Merchant of Venice"?

The cast includes Orson Welles, Charles Gray, Oja Kodar, Jonathan Lynn.