The Merchant of Venice_
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.
Starring
Orson Welles, Charles Gray, Oja Kodar
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Merchant of Venice was released 57 years ago in 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 Merchant of Venice is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 36m.
CAST (5)
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
36 min (0h 36m)
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Rating
8.0/10 (3 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice has a runtime of 36 minutes (0h 36m).
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
The cast of The Merchant of Venice includes Orson Welles, Charles Gray, Oja Kodar, Jonathan Lynn, Irina Maleeva.
What is the rating of The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
