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{en} The Merchant of Venice [1] (France/Italy, 1953), directed by Pierre Billon, starring Michel Simon (Shylock).

In order to come to the aid of his friend Bassanio, the wealthy merchant Antonio, while awaiting the imminent arrival of his ships, is obliged to ask the usurer Shylock to advance him a sum of money. The latter accepts, on the condition that, if the loan is not returned on time, he will pay himself by taking a pound of flesh from his creditor.