Romeo and Juliet

Based On the book by William Shakespeare

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. Laurence Olivier spoke the film's prologue and epilogue and dubs the voice of Antonio Pierfederici, who played Lord Montague but was not credited on-screen. The cast also features Milo O'Shea, Michael York, John McEnery, Bruce Robinson, and Robert Stephens.

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Release date:: 1968
Director:: Franco Zeffirelli
Cast:: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, Robert Stephens, Michael York, Bruce Robinson
Genre:: Romance, Drama
Country:: Italy, United Kingdom
Language:: English
Year page:: 1968 in adaptations