Still from Romeo and Juliet — Romeo and Juliet (1968) — Franco ZeffirelliPhotographed by Pasqualino De Santis

Franco Zeffirelli

Romeo and Juliet

Name: Romeo and Juliet
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1968
Duration: 138 min

Italy / English / 1968 / 2h 18m

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Drama Romance

Criterion Collection: Spine №1171
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Synopsis

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.

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Leonard Whitingas Romeo

Olivia Husseyas Juliet

John McEneryas Mercutio

Michael Yorkas Tybalt

Milo O’Sheaas Friar Laurence

Pat Heywoodas the Nurse

Robert Stephensas the Prince

Bruce Robinsonas Benvolio

Paul Hardwickas Lord Capulet

Natasha Parryas Lady Capulet

Antonio Pierfedericias Lord Montague

Esmeralda Ruspolias Lady Montague

Roberto Bisaccoas Lord Paris

Roy Holderas Peter

Keith Skinneras Balthazar

Dyson Lovellas Sampson

Richard Warwickas Gregory

Roberto Antonellias Abraham

Carlo Palmuccias Complementary Role (uncredited)

Salvatore Billaas Complementary Role (uncredited)

Romeo and Juliet

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