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Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

No ordinary love story...

19687.42h 18m

Overview

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli
Written by William Shakespeare, Franco Brusati, Franco Zeffirelli
Produced by Anthony Havelock-Allan, John Brabourne
Box Office0Revenue: $38.9M

Top Cast

Leonard Whiting

Leonard Whiting

Romeo

Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey

Juliet

John McEnery

John McEnery

Mercutio

Michael York

Michael York

Tybalt

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

Friar Laurence

Pat Heywood

Pat Heywood

the Nurse

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

the Prince

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Benvolio

P

Paul Hardwick

Lord Capulet

Natasha Parry

Natasha Parry

Lady Capulet

Themes & Keywords

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About Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a drama, romance film released in 1968 exploring themes of secret love, new love, love of one's life, female lover, forbidden love, lovers. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, it stars Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.

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