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Romeo and Juliet (Italian: Romeo e Giulietta) is a 1968 period romantic tragedy film, based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. Directed and co-written by Franco Zeffirelli, the film stars Leonard Whiting as Romeo and Olivia Hussey as Juliet.
A classic adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey as the star-crossed lovers. The film won two Oscars and features a score by Nino Rota and a narration by Laurence Olivier.
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- Drama, Romance
- Franco Zeffirelli
- 1968-10-08
Learn about the classic Shakespeare movie adaptation by Franco Zeffirelli, which won two Oscars and featured young and passionate actors. Discover how Zeffirelli captured the teenage romance, the Renaissance setting, and the tragic fate of the star-crossed lovers.
Sep 17, 2000 · Ebert praises Zeffirelli's film adaptation of Shakespeare's play, especially the casting of young and fresh actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting. He also admires the director's cuts, the cinematography and the music, and how the film captured the mood of rebellious youth in 1968.
Roger Ebert praises Franco Zeffirelli's film adaptation of Shakespeare's play as the most exciting and moving version ever made. He admires the young actors, the cinematography, the colors and the nudity in the film.
Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy casts actual teenagers as the star-crossed lovers. The film features Oscar-winning costumes, cinematography and score, and includes interviews with the actors and a documentary excerpt.
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Jan 17, 2023 · William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet has been reproduced countless times and adapted to multiple mediums: ballets, paintings, movies, TV shows, and operas. Arguably, the most enduring film version comes from 1968 and was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
