Romeo and Juliet
dir. Franco Zeffirelli
78
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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.
Critics consensus
The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play.
Directed byFranco Zeffirelli
StarringLeonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Michael York, Milo O'Shea, Pat Heywood
Written byFranco Brusati, Franco Zeffirelli, Masolino D'Amico
CinematographyPasqualino De Santis
EditingReginald Mills
MusicNino Rota
Romeo and Juliet
1968 · PG · 2h 18m
Drama, Romance
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.
Our Verdict
78
Critics Consensus
The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play.
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