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William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (often shortened to Romeo + Juliet) is a 1996 romantic crime film directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It is a modernized adaptation of William Shakespeare 's tragedy of the same name , albeit still utilizing Shakespearean English .
Romeo + Juliet: Directed by Baz Luhrmann. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau. Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue.
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- Drama, Romance
- Baz Luhrmann
- 1996-11-01
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- Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo Montague. In one of his first major blockbuster roles, 21-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio starred as the star-crossed lover protagonist Romeo Montague.
- Claire Danes as Juliet Capulet. The role of Juliet Capulet is played by Claire Danes, who previously starred as Beth in Little Women, Home for the Holidays, and the lead role of Angela Chase in the TV series My So-Called Life.
- Harold Perrineau as Mercutio. The most eccentric character in Romeo + Juliet, Mercutio is played by Harold Perrineau. Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend who is very vocal and instigative, gets the group high on ecstasy, cross-dresses, and ends up being murdered by Tybalt in a fight on the beach.
- Paul Rudd as Dave Paris. Paul Rudd secured the role of the wealthy, high-class governor’s son, Dave Paris in Romeo + Juliet. Dave’s role in the movie is as Juliet’s arranged fiancé by her parents, who genuinely wants to marry Juliet though she loves Romeo instead.
Romeo and Juliet is arguably the classic romantic story of all time, so it’s little wonder that Shakespeare’s play has been reproduced on the silver screen so many times. In 1996 Baz Luhrmann’s version was released to great critical acclaim, grossing close to $150 million, and receiving nominations for a host of awards around the world.
Jan 1, 2022 · In Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet,” Romeo is in Verona Beach — perhaps ensnared in a fiery gas station gunfight, playing billiards in a deteriorating warehouse, or speeding with the ...
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