Romeo y Julieta (1943)
Verona's peace is disturbed by the rivalry between noble families: the Montesco and the Capuleto, irreconcilable enemies. The two families have continued fighting to make life unbearable in the Italian town. The Prince of Verona informs the chiefs that the two families respond with their lives if there are new struggles. At a ball in honor of Juliet, the daughter of Capuleto, incidentally meets Romeo, son of Montesco. Both fall in love immediately, not knowing that their love is impossible.
Director: Miguel M. Delgado
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 2, 1943
Cast
- Cantinflas - Romeo
- María Elena Marqués - Julieta
- Ángel Garasa - Fray Lorenzo
- Andrés Soler - Capulet
- Emma Roldán - Lady Capulet
- José Baviera - Paris
- Pedro Elviro - (uncredited)
- Conchita Gentil Arcos - (uncredited)
- Rafael Icardo - (uncredited)
- Tito Junco - (uncredited)
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Jaime Salvador
Music: Manuel Esperón
Cinematography: Jack Draper
Editing: Fernando Martínez
Production: POSA Films
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
satire, based on play or musical, foreign language adaptation
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Romeo y Julieta about?
- Verona's peace is disturbed by the rivalry between noble families: the Montesco and the Capuleto, irreconcilable enemies. The two families have continued fighting to make life unbearable in the Italian town. The Prince of Verona informs the chiefs that the two families respond with their lives if there are new struggles. At a ball in honor of Juliet, the daughter of Capuleto, incidentally meets Romeo, son of Montesco. Both fall in love immediately, not knowing that their love is impossible.
- Who directed Romeo y Julieta?
- Romeo y Julieta was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
- Who stars in Romeo y Julieta?
- Romeo y Julieta stars Cantinflas, María Elena Marqués, Ángel Garasa, Andrés Soler, Emma Roldán, José Baviera.
- How long is Romeo y Julieta?
- Romeo y Julieta has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Romeo y Julieta?
- Romeo y Julieta is a Comedy film.
- Where was Romeo y Julieta produced?
- Romeo y Julieta was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Romeo y Julieta?
- The themes of Romeo y Julieta include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.