Romeo and Juliet (1968)
No ordinary love story...
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.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: April 2, 1968
Cast
- Leonard Whiting - Romeo
- Olivia Hussey - Juliet
- John McEnery - Mercutio
- Michael York - Tybalt
- Milo O’Shea - Friar Laurence
- Pat Heywood - the Nurse
- Robert Stephens - the Prince
- Bruce Robinson - Benvolio
- Paul Hardwick - Lord Capulet
- Natasha Parry - Lady Capulet
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Franco Brusati (Screenplay)
- Franco Zeffirelli (Screenplay)
- Masolino D'Amico (Screenplay)
Music: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Pasqualino De Santis
Editing: Reginald Mills
Production: Paramount Pictures, DDL Cinematografica, BHE Films, Verona Produzione
Country: Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Box Office: $39M
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Secret Crush and Heartfelt Yearning, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, A New Love After Heartbreak
Keywords
secret love, new love, love of one's life, female lover, forbidden love, lovers, based on play or musical, tragedy, crush, romeo & juliet, tragic
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Romeo and Juliet about?
- 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.
- Who directed Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
- Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet stars Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Michael York, Milo O’Shea, Pat Heywood.
- How long is Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Romeo and Juliet gross?
- Romeo and Juliet grossed $39M worldwide.
- Where was Romeo and Juliet produced?
- Romeo and Juliet was produced in Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Romeo and Juliet?
- The themes of Romeo and Juliet include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Secret Crush and Heartfelt Yearning, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, A New Love After Heartbreak.