Romeo and Juliet
Brief Synopsis
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The tragic story of the "star-crossed lovers," and perhaps the most popular of Shakespeare's plays. Two rival families of Verona -- the Capulets and the Montagues -- settle their differences only after the tragic deaths of Juliet, the young daughter of the Capulets, and her secret lover, Romeo, the
Cast & Crew
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Alvin Rakoff
Director
Patrick Ryecart
Romeo
Rebecca Saire
Juliet
Christopher Strauli
Benvolio
Michael Hordern
Capulet
Joseph O'conor
Friar Laurence
Film Details
Also Known As
Shakespeare Plays (03/14/79), The
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1979
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing)
Synopsis
The tragic story of the "star-crossed lovers," and perhaps the most popular of Shakespeare's plays. Two rival families of Verona -- the Capulets and the Montagues -- settle their differences only after the tragic deaths of Juliet, the young daughter of the Capulets, and her secret lover, Romeo, the son of the Montagues.
Director
Alvin Rakoff
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Shakespeare Plays (03/14/79), The
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1979
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing)
