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1968 Certificate PG
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Italian director Franco Zeffirelli stunned the screen world when he cast two young unknowns to portray the star-crossed lovers in Romeo & Juliet, but it was a gamble that resulted in one of the most popular motion pictures of all time, winning international acclaim and four Academy Award nominations. Shakespear's classic .. Read more

Starring Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Milo O'Shea, Michael York
Director Franco Zeffirelli
Genres Drama

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Romeo And Juliet

Italian director Franco Zeffirelli stunned the screen world when he cast two young unknowns to portray the star-crossed lovers in Romeo & Juliet, but it was a gamble that resulted in one of the most popular motion pictures of all time, winning international acclaim and four Academy Award nominations. Shakespear's classic romance comes to stunning visual life in a refreshingly modern interpretation, bringing new vitality and insight to the most enduring love story ever written.

Starring Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Milo O'Shea, Michael York
Director Franco Zeffirelli
Studio PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 12 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Dubbed French, German, Italian, Spanish
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles DVD: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Released DVD: 03 Feb 2003
Production year: 1968
Format DVD

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  • 1 stars out of 4

    Unfortunately the admirably rapid style does not suit the verse, and long before the much-deferred end the thing becomes just as tiresome as the other versions.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

  • Zeffirelli's mod adaptation of Romeo and Juliet isn't one of the very slim handful of masterfully filmed Shakespeare... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 10 out of 10 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Beautiful...

    Probably the best screen version of Shakespeare's tragic love story.

    Fellini's film boasts lush cinematography and fine performances from all the cast, particularly the two leads and Olivia Hussey is probably the most beautiful Juliet to ever grace the screen.

    Forget Baz Luhrmann's OTT inferior remake. This is the one to watch.

      • A customer from Cambridge, England
      • Posted 25 Sep 2004 22:48

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    unbeatable

    Even though this film was made over thirty years ago it still seems very fresh. What fantastic acting! I think the pace and realism are superb and I think it's a must see version of this shakespearian story.

      • A customer from Fareham, England
      • Posted 08 Dec 2004 21:38

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      • Italian director Franco Zeffirelli stunned the screen world when he cast two young unknowns to portray the star-crossed lovers in Romeo & Juliet, but it was a gamble that resulted in one of the most ...