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Romeo y Julieta

  • 1943
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
227
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Cantinflas and María Elena Marqués in Romeo y Julieta (1943)
SatireComedy

There have been many versions of Shakespeare's masterpiece, but none like the one starring Cantinflas. This delightful and humorous version also carries a powerful message to today's parents... Read allThere have been many versions of Shakespeare's masterpiece, but none like the one starring Cantinflas. This delightful and humorous version also carries a powerful message to today's parents, showing them how to approach the problems of their children with understanding, firmness... Read allThere have been many versions of Shakespeare's masterpiece, but none like the one starring Cantinflas. This delightful and humorous version also carries a powerful message to today's parents, showing them how to approach the problems of their children with understanding, firmness, and tolerance.

  • Director
    • Miguel M. Delgado
  • Writers
    • Jaime Salvador
    • William Shakespeare
  • Stars
    • Cantinflas
    • María Elena Marqués
    • Ángel Garasa
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    227
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Miguel M. Delgado
    • Writers
      • Jaime Salvador
      • William Shakespeare
    • Stars
      • Cantinflas
      • María Elena Marqués
      • Ángel Garasa
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cantinflas
    Cantinflas
    • Romeo
    María Elena Marqués
    María Elena Marqués
    • Julieta
    Ángel Garasa
    Ángel Garasa
    • Fray Lorenzo
    Andrés Soler
    Andrés Soler
    • Capulet
    Emma Roldán
    Emma Roldán
    • Lady Capulet
    José Baviera
    José Baviera
    • Paris
    Pedro Elviro
    Pedro Elviro
    Guillermo Familiar
    Juan García
    Juan García
    Conchita Gentil Arcos
    Conchita Gentil Arcos
    Rafael Icardo
    Rafael Icardo
    Maria de la Paz Jarero
    Tito Junco
    Tito Junco
    Manuel Noriega
    José Ortiz de Zárate
    Jorge Reyes
    Humberto Rodríguez
    Estanislao Schillinsky
    • Director
      • Miguel M. Delgado
    • Writers
      • Jaime Salvador
      • William Shakespeare
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    Hilarious

    This is one of the funniest burlesques of a serious play ever done, all the funnier because it is done in verse(although in this version it is rhymed verse),and the plot is followed faithfully. Most of the humor comes from Cantinflas (as Romeo) himself,since the rest of the cast appears to be taking the whole thing quite seriously,although ridiculous remarks are introduced into the dialogue.
    hawparks2

    Shakespeare -v- Cervantes(?)

    This one is undoubtedly one of Cantinflas best. Done during his most productive years (40's), but this one has an extra ingredient. And that is, since is Romeo and Juliet, all the play is done in verse, usually ending with Mexican slang that rimes, which produces a non stop laughing effect. Like many Cantinflas movies, this one in particular, just can't be translated at all, or at least literally, that would kill the joke. This film must be restored and digitally reproduce on DVD, just like so many good old Mexican movies of this period.

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    • Connections
      Version of Romeo and Juliet (1900)
    • Soundtracks
      ¿Pa' qué me sirve la vida?
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      Sung by Cantinflas

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 6, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Romeu e Julieta
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico
    • Production company
      • Posa Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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