1
Signup Login
Romeo and Juliet
Born Today
Home / Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet
Year:
Duration:
138 min | UK:149 min (initial release)
Genres:
Drama | Romance
IMDB rate:
7.7
Director:
Franco Zeffirelli
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 13 nominations
Details
Country: UK
Release Date: 1968-10-08
Filming Locations: Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
Earnings
Gross: $38,901,218 (USA) Copyright Holder Copyright © 1968 Paramount Pictures Corporation Related Links
Cast
Actor
Character
Leonard Whiting
Romeo
Olivia Hussey
Juliet
John McEnery
Mercutio
Milo O'Shea
Friar Laurence
Pat Heywood
The Nurse
Robert Stephens
The Prince of Verona
Michael York
Tybalt
Bruce Robinson
Benvolio
Paul Hardwick
Lord Capulet
Natasha Parry
Lady Capulet
Antonio Pierfederici
Lord Montague
Esmeralda Ruspoli
Lady Montague
Roberto Bisacco
Lord Paris
Roy Holder
Peter
Keith Skinner
Balthazar
Dyson Lovell
Sampson
Richard Warwick
Gregory
Roberto Antonelli
Abraham
Carlo Palmucci
Ugo Barbone
Abraham
Salvatore Billa
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Andrés José Cruz Soublette
Verona boy at duel (uncredited)
Bruno Filippini
Leonardo (uncredited)
Maria Fracci
(uncredited)
Aldo Miranda
Friar John
Laurence Olivier
Narrator (voice: English version) (uncredited)
Dario Tanzini
Page to Tybalt (uncredited)
Did you know?
Trivia
Ross Lynch (of "Austin and Ally") has stated on multiple occasions that this is his all-time favorite movie.
Share this
Franco Zeffirelli initially planned the film as a television production. Then Paramount became involved and increased the budget.
Share this
According to Olivia Hussey, the camera used for filming, Arriflex, was very loud. As a result, the dialog had to be looped, and recorded separately later.
Share this
Goofs
When Romeo runs to find Tybalt after Mercutio dies, Balthazar runs after him and loses his hat in the square. But when he catches up with Romeo, his hat is back on.
Share this
In the opening fight between the Capulets and the Montagues, Tybalt gives Benvolio a very nasty stab to the eye (area) with his sword. Then, in the next scene, when Benvolio meets Romeo, he shows absolutely no sign of any injury or distress.
Share this
In the crypt, at the end of the movie, Juliet's hands are in several different positions during Romeo's speech.
Share this
Quotes
Romeo: My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a gentle kiss.
Share this
Abraham: Do you bite your thumb at us, sir?
Share this
Juliet: Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow.
Share this
Celebs by Profession
Celebs by Country
Celebs by Birth Year
Popular Celebrities
snow icon Snowflake PNG Frozen Snowflakes PNG holy family catholic church
celebritywc.com 2015