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Romeo And Juliet (1968)
Released By: Paramount Home Video   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Paramount Home Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: John McEnery, Leonard Whiting, Michael York, Milo O'Shea, Olivia Hussey, Pat Heywood
Published ID: 2627
UPC: 097360680942, 097360680928,
Plot: Director Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet was touted at the time of its release (successfully, if the box-office receipts are any indication), as something of a youth trip movie. This is because Zeffirelli broke the long-standing tradition of casting over-aged, sometimes grey-haired players in the title roles. Seventeen-year-old Leonard Whiting plays Romeo, with 15-year-old Olivia Hussey as Juliet. The youthfulness and inexperience of the leading players works beautifully in the more passionate sequences (some of these breaking further ground by being played in the nude). Among the younger players are Michael York as Tybalt and John McEnery as Mercutio. The duel between Romeo and Tybalt starts out as a harmless, frat-boy exchange of insults, then escalates into tragedy before any of the participants are fully aware of what has happened. Photographed by Pasqualino DeSantis on various locations in Italy, Romeo and Juliet was one of the most profitable film adaptations of Shakespeare ever produced. Its most lasting legacy is its popular main theme music, composed by Nino Rota. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Best Version of the Classic! Highly Recommended!
Added 9/4/2009

The Franco Zeffirelli production of "Romeo and juliet" is by far my all time favorite version of the classic play. Staring Olivia Hussey as Juliet, this movie really captures the feel of the period and brings the story to life. The sets and costumes were simply perfect and the feast scene with the dancing and moving song is perhaps the most powerful movie memory I have from my teen years. The emotion of the movie still brings a tear to my eye at the end.

We watched this with our teen daughter who wanted to try out for her senior class play. She read along and practiced the lines to get the emotions correct.

This is a fantastic story, brought to life in a stunning movie. Highly Recommended!

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Romeo and Juliet
Added 8/30/2009

Great! I enjoyed this movie when I was much younger and enjoyed it again now. Pleasure doing business. Thanks!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A Word of Beauty
Added 8/11/2009

I remember when this movie first came out, all the high school kids who hated Shakespeare flocked to the theater and had their eyes and their minds and their hearts opened in a new way. The photography is incredible. This movie is a 'must see' by everyone. I just purchased it so I can watch it again with my 13-year-old granddaughter, who is already a Shakespeare fan.
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The Penultimate Love Story
Added 7/6/2009

This is a wonderful movie depicting the greatest love story of all time. By using teenage actors, Leonard Whiting & the beautiful Olivia Hussey, Franco Zefferelli made this Shakespereian tragedy timeless. The dialogue is superb along with Nino Rota's fantastic score. I remember standing on line with my very pregnant wife waiting to see this film in June of 1969. Anyone who has ever been in love will appreciate this film.
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So Romantic...
Added 7/4/2009

This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Nothing is hotter than seeing Romeo's butt in the consummation scene. Immature as it may sounds it still makes me giddy, alright!? Hollywood can never outdo this classic, however hard they try.
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Best Version of the Classic! Highly Recommended!
Added 9/4/2009

The Franco Zeffirelli production of "Romeo and juliet" is by far my all time favorite version of the classic play. Staring Olivia Hussey as Juliet, this movie really captures the feel of the period and brings the story to life. The sets and costumes were simply perfect and the feast scene with the dancing and moving song is perhaps the most powerful movie memory I have from my teen years. The emotion of the movie still brings a tear to my eye at the end.

We watched this with our teen daughter who wanted to try out for her senior class play. She read along and practiced the lines to get the emotions correct.

This is a fantastic story, brought to life in a stunning movie. Highly Recommended!

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Romeo and Juliet
Added 8/30/2009

Great! I enjoyed this movie when I was much younger and enjoyed it again now. Pleasure doing business. Thanks!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A Word of Beauty
Added 8/11/2009

I remember when this movie first came out, all the high school kids who hated Shakespeare flocked to the theater and had their eyes and their minds and their hearts opened in a new way. The photography is incredible. This movie is a 'must see' by everyone. I just purchased it so I can watch it again with my 13-year-old granddaughter, who is already a Shakespeare fan.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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