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Dustin Hoffman in his new role of Shylock

Title
Dustin Hoffman in his new role of Shylock
Genre
News report; Interview; Vox pop
TX Date
1 Jun 1989
Year of production
1989
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Duration
00:02:11
Description
American film actor Dustin Hoffman opens on the West End tonight, as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. Hoffman has won four oscars, one of them for his current hit, Rain Man, but this is his first-ever Shakespearean role. Last night at the Phoenix Theatre, he faced press cameras, and Nigel Wrench was there.
Contributors
Dustin Hoffman; Peter Hall; Nigel Wrench
Keywords
Actors; Theatre; London; Drama; Jews; William Shakespeare; Dustin Hoffman; The Merchant of Venice; Phoenix Theatre; Shylock (dramatic character)

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