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May 26, 2023 · The 1968 film starred a talented cast, situating stars Leonard Whiting, who played Romeo, and Olivia Hussey, who played Juliet, alongside skilled thespians like Antonio Pierfederici, Bruce...
- Nahila Bonfiglio
Oct 7, 2018 · “Olivia Hussey was 15 and Leonard Whiting was 17. They were very much close to the ages of the actual Romeo and Juliet. I think it brought the young audiences into the cinema to see Shakespeare...
When they were cast Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey were 16 and 15 years old respectively. However, both stars had aged a year by the time filming began in the summer of 1967.
Romeo and Juliet: Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues.
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- Drama, Romance
- Franco Zeffirelli
- 1968-10-08
Sep 26, 2023 · Olivia Hussey was 15 years old when Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. She had been a working stage actor for a few years but was unknown in the world of film...
- Lila Shapiro
- Features Writer
Jan 4, 2023 · Whiting was then aged 16 and is now 72, while Hussey was 15 when the film was shot and is now 71. The pair are suing Paramount for sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud. The lawsuit accuses...
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Leonard Whiting was 17 years old and Olivia Hussey was 15 years old when they played Romeo and Juliet in the film.
