The location photography and the beautiful score from Nino Rota help make this, for my money, the best screen adaptation of this most tragic of Shakesperian tragedies. Add to those classic elements, a really strong cast that mixes new blood with those more experienced and we get a properly heart-rending iteration. The constantly feuding "Montague" and "Capulet" families dominate society in Verona. Despite this long…
Top Cast
Leonard Whiting
Romeo
Olivia Hussey
Juliet
John McEnery
Mercutio
Michael York
Tybalt
Milo O'Shea
Friar Laurence
Pat Heywood
the Nurse
Robert Stephens
the Prince
Bruce Robinson
Benvolio
Paul Hardwick
Lord Capulet
Natasha Parry
Lady Capulet
Antonio Pierfederici
Lord Montague
Esmeralda Ruspoli
Lady Montague
Roberto Bisacco
Lord Paris
Roy Holder
Peter
Keith Skinner
Balthazar
Dyson Lovell
Sampson
Reviews
**Another fine adaptation of the Bard's masterpiece.** William Shakespeare is an author of all time. Everyone knows him, everyone considers him, even those who don't speak native English. It is a universal heritage, and “Romeo and Juliet” is his most important work. There is no end to the number of film adaptations: basically, “Romeo and Juliet” has been adapted to film for as long as cinema has existed. And it's…
FAQ about Romeo and Juliet
What is Romeo and Juliet about?
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.
When was Romeo and Juliet released?
Romeo and Juliet was released in 1968.
What genres does Romeo and Juliet belong to?
Romeo and Juliet is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
The cast of Romeo and Juliet includes Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Michael York, Milo O'Shea.