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Romeo and Juliet (1968) -- When the now famous "star crossed lovers" of two enemy families meet, forbidden love ensues.

Overview

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7.8/10   11,048 votes
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Director:
Franco Zeffirelli
Writers:
William Shakespeare (play)
Franco Brusati (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
8 October 1968 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
The 1968 Royal Film Performance [UK Theatrical] more
Plot:
When the now famous "star crossed lovers" of two enemy families meet, forbidden love ensues. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 13 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Comic Screams Reviews 1-13-09
 (From Fangoria. 12 January 2009, 10:04 PM, PST)

Zeffirelli's Furniture/Props To Go On Sale
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 22 February 2001)

User Comments:
The greatest film I've ever seen. more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (UK) (complete title) (USA) (complete title)
Romeo e Giulietta (Italy)
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Runtime:
138 min
Country:
UK | Italy
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) (1987) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | South Korea:12 | USA:G (original rating) (Approved No. 21756) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:11 | West Germany:12 | USA:PG (edited for re-rating) (1973) | Argentina:Atp
Filming Locations:
Artena, Rome, Lazio, Italy more
Company:
BHE Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
During the mock duel with Tybalt, Mercutio mimes that his sword is too heavy and collapses with it. 'Mel Gibson' repeats this same gag in Zeffirelli's Hamlet (1990/I). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Romeo and Benvolio arrive at the Capulet's ball, Benvolios's love interest is seen standing in one place. In the next shot she's seen walking around and in the next shot she is seen standing in the same place she was before she began walking around. more
Quotes:
Romeo: But soft; what light through yonder window breaks? It is my lady! O, it is my love. O that she knew she were. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "Mission: Impossible: The Princess (#2.3)" (1989) more
Soundtrack:
What Is a Youth more

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68 out of 78 people found the following comment useful:-
The greatest film I've ever seen., 10 April 1999
10/10
Author: Hermit C-2 from Marietta, GA, USA

To my way of thinking, this film should be considered when people discuss the greatest movies of all time. Every scene, practically every frame of this movie is brilliant. Director Zeffirelli went against the ancient practice of using older actors in the title roles, and the performances he elicits from teenagers Whiting and Hussey is amazing. Although he trims the dialog heavily in places (Romeo says, "But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?"- and leaves it at that) his version captures all the passion of Shakespeare's play magnificently.

The scenes at the Capulet's ball at which the two young lovers meet are about the greatest I've ever seen on screen. The famous balcony scene avoids cliches altogether and makes others pale by comparison. The Queen Mab speech, the fight, and the scene in the tomb are all exquisite highlights of this film. Even the dubbing for the Italian actor's voices and of the crowd noise is superior. It is amazing to me that an Italian could be so sensitively in tune with one of the English language's most sublime works.

Zeffirelli wanted to make a movie that spoke to youth and he succeeded, to put it very mildly. If school systems were smart, they'd pack up their freshmen and sophomores on buses every year, drive them to a local theatre and show them this movie. I can't think of a better investment in young people's education that could be made. It worked for me.

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