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Presents a dramatization of one of William Shakespeare's most well-known comedies. Blending tragedy and comedy, it 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?

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Time-Life Television, Ambrose Video Publishing
Other Authors: Gold, Jack, 1930-2015, Mitchell, Warren, Jones, Gemma, Franklyn-Robbins, John, Rhys-Davies, John, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Ambrose Video Publishing, [2003]
Series:Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays (Ambrose Video Publishing : DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Shylock > (Fictitious character) > Drama.
English drama (Comedy)
Description
Summary:Presents a dramatization of one of William Shakespeare's most well-known comedies. Blending tragedy and comedy, it 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?
Item Description:Based on the play by William Shakespeare.
Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1980.
Digitally remastered; picture and sound enhanced.
"The comedies of William Shakespeare"--Container.
Special features: PC/Mac downloadable script.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (157 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Senior cameraman, Geoffrey Feld ; videotape editor, Malcolm Banthorpe ; title music composed by Stephen Oliver ; costume designer, Raymond Hughes.