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8 October 1968 (USA) moreTagline:
The 1968 Royal Film Performance [UK Theatrical] morePlot:
When the now famous "star crossed lovers" of two enemy families meet, forbidden love ensues. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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The ULTIMATE love story on film - ever! more (147 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Leonard Whiting | ... | Romeo |
 | Olivia Hussey | ... | Juliet |
| John McEnery | ... | Mercutio |
| Milo O'Shea | ... | Friar Laurence |
| Pat Heywood | ... | The Nurse |
| Robert Stephens | ... | The Prince of Verona |
 | Michael York | ... | Tybalt |
| Bruce Robinson | ... | Benvolio |
| Paul Hardwick | ... | Lord Capulet |
| Natasha Parry | ... | Lady Capulet |
| Antonio Pierfederici | ... | Lord Montague |
| Esmeralda Ruspoli | ... | Lady Montague |
| Roberto Bisacco | ... | Paris |
| Roy Holder | ... | Peter |
| Keith Skinner | ... | Balthazar |
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William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (UK) (complete title) (USA) (complete title)Romeo e Giulietta (Italy)
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138 minLanguage:
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2.20 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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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:AtpFun Stuff
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During the sword fight scene when Mercutio throws a sword at Tybalt's feet, Mercutio's shadow is actually Franco Zeffirelli's shadow standing in for him because John McEnery was sick that day (according to Michael York's autobiography). moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the bedroom, Juliet's arm is lying across her chest. In the next shot it's by her side. moreSoundtrack:
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Exquisite. The beauty, the innocence, the undeniable - all consuming fire of first love portrayed to the hilt. Juliet's delicate grace was breathtaking. I was totally convinced by this young acting team that they were as in love as is humanly possible. One can smell and taste 14-15th century Italy while following the locations. The performers, everyone, are as genuinely sincere in their humor and passions as one could possible imagine, bringing to life Shakespere's words like I've never seen before.
I cry every time I see it - all the way through. Mr. Zeffrelli, you are the best.