Film · 1968

Romeo and Juliet

Name: Romeo and Juliet
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1968-10-08
Duration: 138 min
Cast: Leonard Whiting, John McEnery, Olivia Hussey, Michael York, Robert Stephens

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli · starring Leonard Whiting, John McEnery and Olivia Hussey

2 h 18 min
Romance · Drama
UK Italy
Released in the UK 19 May 2016

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Synopsis

Adaptation of the classic William Shakespeare. The young Romeo Montague and his friends perform at a party organized by the Capulets with the intention of causing trouble. There, Romeo meets Juliet Capulet and immediately falls for her. It is story of two young lovers who, despite opposition from their families, decide to get married in secret and live together. However, family pressure and a series of fatalities lead to suicide two lovers. Finally, the death of both reconciles both families. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, the film earned 4 nominations and 2 Oscars in 1968: Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Language Film and a BAFTA award for Best Costume Design plus other five nominations.

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The essentials

Runtime: 138 min2 hours and 18 minutes

How long is Romeo and Juliet?: 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Romeo and Juliet released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 19 May 2016.
Who directed Romeo and Juliet?: Franco Zeffirelli.
Who is in Romeo and Juliet?: It stars Leonard Whiting, John McEnery, Olivia Hussey and Michael York.
Where can I watch Romeo and Juliet?: In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Prime Video.