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The tale of exquisite and doomed young love, against the backdrop of a bitter family rivalry. The innocence of the young lovers is contrasted with the festering imbecility, prejudice, bigotry and stubborn pride of their elders. 1978 production from the BBC which maintains a close loyalty to the text. Read more

Starring Patrick Ryecart, Rebecca Saire, John Gielgud, Alan Rickman
Director Alvin Rakoff
Genres Drama

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Romeo & Juliet

The tale of exquisite and doomed young love, against the backdrop of a bitter family rivalry. The innocence of the young lovers is contrasted with the festering imbecility, prejudice, bigotry and stubborn pride of their elders. 1978 production from the BBC which maintains a close loyalty to the text.

Starring Patrick Ryecart, Rebecca Saire, John Gielgud, Alan Rickman
Director Alvin Rakoff
Studio BBC
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 48 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles DVD: English
Released DVD: 15 May 2006
Format DVD

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    Rated - 3 stars

    Romeo and Juliet

    I saw this production when it was first screened by the BBC. It was a delight to see again some superb acting. Anthony Andrews, Christopher Strauli and Alan Rickman, to no-one's surprise, perform brilliantly . Unfortunately, their excellence is not reflected in either of the lead actors, whose inexperience is painfully obvious.

    As a whole, the series is a joy to anyone who wants to see a performance of a Shakespeare play without frills, gimmicks or attempts to improve on that which can stand on its own merits.

      • A customer from Reading England
      • Posted 24 Nov 2006 10:41

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      The tale of exquisite and doomed young love, against the backdrop of a bitter family rivalry. The innocence of the young lovers is contrasted with the festering imbecility, prejudice, bigotry and stubborn pride of their elders. 1978 production from the BBC which maintains a close loyalty to the ...