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Romeo and Juliet (Italian: Romeo e Giulietta) is a 1968 period romantic tragedy film, based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. Directed and co-written by Franco Zeffirelli, the film stars Leonard Whiting as Romeo and Olivia Hussey as Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet: Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues.
Romeo and Juliet (1968) Trailerhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063518/Director: Franco ZeffirelliLeonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea
When Romeo (Leonard Whiting), a handsome young Montague, disregards convention by attending a Capulet ball, he falls in love with the beautiful Juliet (Olivia Hussey),...
Sep 17, 2000 · The movie opened in the tumultuous year of 1968, a time of political upheaval around the world, and somehow the story of the star-crossed lovers caught the mood of rebellious young people who had wearied of their elders’ wars. “This of all works of literature eternizes the ardor of young love and youth’s aggressive spirit,” wrote Anthony Burgess.
Learn about the classic Shakespeare movie adaptation by Franco Zeffirelli, which won two Oscars and featured young and passionate actors. Discover how Zeffirelli captured the teenage intensity, the Renaissance setting, and the tragic fate of the star-crossed lovers.
Reviews. Romeo and Juliet. 138 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 1968. Roger Ebert. October 15, 1968. 4 min read. Like many victims of the American education system, I had a dislike for Shakespeare years before I got my hands on anything he had written.
