Synopsis: Shakespeare's classic tale of romance and tragedy. Two families of Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets, have been feuding with each other for years. Young Romeo Montague goes out with his friends to make trouble at a party the Capulets are hosting, but while there he spies the Capulet's daughter Juliet, and falls hopelessly in love with her. She returns his affections, but they both know that their families will never allow them to follow their hearts. Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation was unique in its day for casting kids in the play's pivotal roles.

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

Cast: Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Milo O'Shea, Michael York, John McEnery, Pat Heywood, Natasha Parry, Robert Stephens, Keith Skinner

Theatrical Release Date: 1968

Language: English (closed captioned)

Screen Format: Widescreen

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

Run Time: 138 minutes (1 disc)

Distributor: Paramount Pictures

See also:

Discography (Romeo and Juliet)

Discography (Romeo e Giulietta)

Discography (Giulietta e Romeo)

Filmography