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Notable adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy about a pair of star-crossed young lovers. Daringly cast - the actors that play the lovers are 17 and 15, only slightly older than their characters - and shot in Tuscany, the film won Oscars for photography and costumes, and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director. Nino Rota's haunting music includes the popular song 'What Is Youth?'

Keywords:

Documentary, Drama, Romance, Dance, Ballet, Dancing, Movie, Film, Performing Arts, Movies, Films, Oscar Best Picture Nominated

Additional Information:

(1968) (UK / Italy) (4 Star)

Cast:

Leonard Whiting	.... Romeo
Olivia Hussey	.... Juliet
John McEnery	.... Mercutio
Milo O'Shea	.... Friar Laurence
Pat Heywood	.... The Nurse
Robert Stephens	.... The Prince

Supporting Cast:

Michael York	.... Tybalt
Bruce Robinson	.... Benvolio
Paul Hardwick	.... Lord Capulet
Natasha Parry	.... Lady Capulet
Antonio Pierfederici	.... Lord Montague
Esmeralda Ruspoli	.... Lady Montague
Roberto Bisacco	.... Paris
Roy Holder	.... Peter
Keith Skinner	.... Balthazar

Directors:

Franco Zeffirelli

Writers:

Franco Brusati
Maestro D'Amico