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Romeo and Juliet [DVD] [1968]

Leonard Whiting (Actor), Olivia Hussey (Actor), Franco Zeffirelli (Director, Writer) Rated: Parental Guidance Format: DVD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,389)
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Format PAL
Contributor Natasha Parry, Pat Heywood, John Brabourne, Pasquale de Santis, Milo O'Shea, Michael York, Olivia Hussey, Robert Stephens, Roberto Bisacco, Antonio Piefederici, John McEnery, Esmeralda Ruspoli, Franco Zeffirelli, Keith Skinner, Franco Brusati, Anthony Havelock-Allan, Leonard Whiting, Bruce Robinson, Masolino D'Amico, Paul Hardwick See more
Language English
Runtime 2 hours and 12 minutes
Studio Paramount

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Franco Zeffirelli directs this version of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy--breaking with the norm and casting a 17 (Leonard Whiting) and 15-year-old (Olivia Hussey) to play the lead roles. The filming took place in Italy, broke another tradition by having nude love scenes, has a well-known score by Nino Rota (who went on to write the music for The Godfather) and is probably still one of the most profitable film adaptations of a Shakespeare play. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and won two--for Costumes and Cinematography.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.5 x 1.5 x 19 cm; 80 g
  • Audio Description: ‏ : ‎ None
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5014437178237
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Franco Zeffirelli
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 12 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ 17 April 2019
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, Milo O'Shea, Michael York, John McEnery
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ German, French, Castilian, Italian
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, German, Turkish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Castilian, Greek
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Italian (Dolby Digital 1.0), English (Dolby Digital 2.0), French (Dolby Digital 2.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0), German (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Paramount Home Entertainment
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Anthony Havelock-Allan, John Brabourne
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00D9SRBQG
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Franco Brusati, Masolino D'Amico, Franco Zeffirelli
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,389 ratings

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Fantastic dvd to watch of Shakespeare's plays
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Fantastic dvd to watch of Shakespeare's plays
With it being valentine's Day in February it was a lovely idea to get and watch in the evening after a fantastic candlelight dinner to end the evening off
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  • Sweet Tooth
    5.0 out of 5 stars First Class - Pure Brilliance - Best Version Ever
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2023
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    I BLAME THE PARENTS - Seriously though..., Shakespeare's brilliance and genius in all its glory! I first saw this film when I was at school studying for my CSE exams, (oldies will remember those, you did them before the GCE;s, which were taken a couple of years later) it was part of the English curriculum along with the just as popular film "Love Story" at the time. The English teacher took about 8 of us girls to see both films at Leicester Square Odeon (it was 8 bob I think just to get in, so no sweets at that price) and she had sat next to me on this one and squeezed my hand when I started quietly blubbering towards the end. Thankfully Mum had insisted I take a cloth hanky with me, I thought she was bonkers at the time and then I realised she knew me well indeed. I remember, I was as engrossed and mesmerised then as I was again today. This film will keep you glued to the screen even though the style of language might leave you frustrated and wishing they'd just speak modern English and be done with it. Whilst I understood what was being said and meant right the way through, I had to use the subtitles to keep in step so to speak with what was going on on the screen. But don't let that put you off, the whole production, sound, picture, story etc is excellent, with superb acting throughout, there are really no other words for it. In my world this is a MUST BUY and I highly recommend.
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  • nigel norman
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2024
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    Shakespeare would be pleased
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  • William Twigger
    5.0 out of 5 stars VIEWED THIS ON RELEASE IN THE LATE SIXTIES
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2023
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    As above I have seen in at first Showing. It was Controversial then but more acceptable now. These were Innocents just like thousands of others Dipping their Toes in an Adventure. Just as an Expression of Life in many respects for Life.
    William Twigger
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  • Mr. D Burin
    4.0 out of 5 stars What is a youth...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2012
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    Poignant, operatic, and beautifully filmed, Zeffirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet' is one of the finest adaptations of Shakespeare's great love story. Though Zeffirelli's version has a traditional feel to it, with its timeless score, period setting, and exclusive use of Shakespeare's dialogue; the text retains only around a third of the actual speech of the play, and relies more on mood and effect than word. Though that element will not appeal to the purists, it isn't a hindrance, when the heartfelt, largely physical performances of the then-unknown leads Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whitling, are taken into account - and it tends to be the excess dialogue, as opposed to the play's finer and more integral lines, which are shelved by this version. The picturesque and beautifully framed cinematography, the film's performances as a whole (including a particularly excellent turn from Milo O'Shea as Romeo's father), and the overall feel of Zeffirelli's adaptation, mean that this is a film which holds up extremely well - and whilst there is a certain grandeur about this adaptation, it is not a film which ever feels forced, or over-the-top; with the exception of Pat Heywood's distracting, and mildly irritating turn as Juliet's Nurse.

    There are a few faults with the film. The battle between Tybald and Malvolio is poorly handled by Zeffirelli. The scene moves too quickly from a kind of banter, to the final climax, and the swordfight between the two feels rather archaic and unrealistic. In a film which sets up an entirely believable landscape, this integral scene, stands out as deeply mishandled. Equally, there is Pat Heywood's aforementioned performance as Nurse, one which frustratingly overbears Hussey's brilliantly measured portrait of Juliet, in the scenes which the two share; and the fact that Juliet's mother is portrayed slightly too much as a strict caricature - which takes away Shakespeare's possibility of deeper character, in her portrayal. Still, these few faults do not take away significantly from what is an entertaining, excellently staged, and often highly moving portrait of "the greatest love story ever told".
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  • Anon-e-mouse
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece despite retro cancel culture
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2023
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    Thank God the recent scandal / debate brought this masterwork into the attention of the new generation - having been upgraded and downgraded by several versions. Zeffirelli fell from grace for his political views (anti-Semitism amongst them). But his artistry stand up proud.
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  • Pauline Beaton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Version of Shakespeare’s Tragic Drama
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 September 2023
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    Franco Zeffirelli produced a masterpiece with two very young, completely unknown actors. Every time I watch it I am enthralled by their professional interpretation of Romeo and Juliet. Brilliant. I have now downloaded it to my iPad so I can watch any time I wan.
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  • Tash
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best film version of Romeo and Juliet I have ever watched.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2015
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    I used to study Romeo and Juliet at my old school when I was doing GCSE English. Now I am studying BTEC extended diploma in performing arts and I did a lesson Historical Context of Performing Arts in the first year I did the BTEC. I watched different version of Romeo and Juliet. There were a couple of questions for example what did you like about the film and were there any difference about the film like settings, music and costumes etc...
    The reason why I love Romeo and Juliet 1968 is because I like the chemistry between Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey. I like the song What is youth because it was original. I like the settings and costumes because they were quite elaborated. Franco Zeffirelli's direction was quite exceptional.
    So I would recommend this film. It was very traditional.
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  • Janny Dean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly made movie by the great Franko Zeffirelli
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2017
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    Brilliantly made movie by the great Franco Zeffirelli. I remember it from my schooldays, when my class was taken to the cinema to see it. I remember being slightly shocked (at the tender age of 13) by the naked body of Romeo with his love Juliet, though it was very well acted and directed, nothing sleezy about this version of the great Will Shakespeare's wonderful work. As with many films, there was a fair amount of fighting, which possibly went on a bit too long, but seeing it again all these years later, I believe it was justified. I was left in tears at the end, and it felt as though time had stood still, the emotion was still as strong as back in the 60s when I first saw it. Worth every penny!
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  • Ls Tiny Danc3r
    5.0 out of 5 stars DVD: Romeo & Juliet
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 November 2024
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    If you have middle school kids or grandkids, this is a great way to get them familiar with Shakespeare.
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  • Anblo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amoureux pour la vie.
    Reviewed in Canada on 14 June 2024
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    Dirigé par Franco Zeffirelli. Deux jeunes amoureux, une fin tragique.
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  • Jaamuna
    5.0 out of 5 stars La meilleure version de ces amours tragiques
    Reviewed in France on 2 January 2018
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    Ce film (1968) de Franco Zeffirelli est pour moi la meilleure illustration de ce drame illustre parmi les adaptations fidèles au lieu, Vérone et à l’époque, le Moyen âge.
    Il a du son succès à la fraicheur juvénile de ses interprètes principaux Léonard Whiting et surtout Olivia Hussey. Aussi à l’excellence du principal thème musical composé par Nino Rota et au fait qu’il ait été tourné en décors naturels.

    J’ai par contre déploré que la production ait cru bon de faire une version traduite en français de la chanson interprétée dans le film car celle-ci est incomparablement inférieure à la version originale.
    Honte à ceux qui ont fait les sous-titres de la version italienne originale : les dialogues ont été complètement réécrits (c’est hélas monnaie courante dans le cinéma) y compris le si beau texte de la chanson ce qui est une véritable hérésie et un scandale …

    J’en signale une excellente version anglaise « A Time For Us » chantée par Andy Williams.
    Ecoutez-là, c'est pour moi l'une des plus belles mélodies qui soient. Et elle m'évoque bien des souvenirs ...
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  • Filmfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for the movie
    Reviewed in Canada on 27 November 2021
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    This is for the Romeo & Juliet Blu-ray released by Umbrella Entertainment. This is a a region free disc and plays perfectly on my Region A locked Sony Blu-ray player. Unfortunately the Blu-ray transfer is underwhelming and just slightly better than the DVD. It has an overall soft appearance with many murky or muddy scenes such as during the opening credits. There are many speckles, white spots and dirt on the transfer. This movie is arguably the best film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet and I'm pleased to finally have it on Blu-ray. The acting, direction, cinematography, costumes and set design are all excellent. Perhaps someday it will be given the full 4K restoration it deserves.
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  • bleuet363nico
    5.0 out of 5 stars On a vraiment l'impression de vivre à l'époque
    Reviewed in France on 8 January 2020
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    Cadeau de Noël de ma mère, qui souhaitait l'avoir en DVD. Elle me dit que le film est très bien (fidèle à l'histoire, costumes idem, on a vraiment l'impression de vivre à l'époque); elle est une grande fan de ce réalisateur.
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