Geronimo1967
As the 16th century looms large, the loved up Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) approaches his wealthy merchant friend Antonio (Jeremy Irons) for a loan. You see, he wants to impress Portia (Lynn Collins) to the tune of 3,000 ducats. Unfortunately, his friend is already heavily invested elsewhere and cannot oblige, but he does agree to stand surety for a loan from Shylock (Al Pacino). This loan isnt secured in any traditional sense, however. The lender, a Jew, is weary of being treated harshly by those in power in Venice, including by Antonio and so demands that in the event of default, he is to receive one pound of flesh from the guarantor. Despite reservations from Bassanio the deal is duly notarised. Of course, with the best laid plans often goi...