Learning on ScreenThe Merchant of Venice, The
- Alternative title
- Merchant of Venice, The
- Synopsis
- An contemporary adaptation of The Merchant of Venice directed by Ken Nikai for Japanese television.
- Series
- Mirai Seiki Shakespeare
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 2008 (Channel: Kansai TV)
- Duration
- 50 mins
Credits
- Director
- Ken Nikai
- Adaptor for Television
- Makato Obara
- Cast
Hutoshi Hide Sueyoshi Misako Uno Naoya Urata Shinjiro Atae Takahiro Nishijama Takashi Akira Hidaka Tetsu Watanabe Tiaki Itou Yukie Kawamura
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Historical period
- Contemporary
- Plays
- Merchant of Venice, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- Released on DVD 2009. NTSC, region 2 only. DVD extras include behind-the-scenes footage.
- General
- The actors Itou, Nishijma, Uno, Urata, Hidaka, Atae, Makoto, are Sueyoshi are members of the pop band AAA.
- History
- Broadcast in two 22 minute episodes; second episode broadcast 3 November 2008. The production will be released on DVD in 2009.
Production Company
- Name
Avex
Online Retailer
- Name
cdjapan.co.ja
- info@cdjapan.co.jp
- Web
- http://www.cdjapan.co.ja External site opens in new window
- Address
- Neo Wing Co.
1-9-11 10F Nihonbashi Horidome
Chuo
Tokyo, 103-0012, Japan
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