Romeo and Juliet

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Producers

Anthony Havelock-Allan , John Brabourne

Writers

Franco Brusati , Masolino D'Amico , Franco Zeffirelli

Cinematographer

Pasqualino De Santis

Editor

Production Design

Lorenzo Mongiardino

Costume Design

Composer

Casting

Cast

Leonard Whiting , Olivia Hussey , John McEnery , Michael York , Milo O'Shea , Pat Heywood , Robert Stephens , Bruce Robinson , Paul Hardwick , Natasha Parry

Studios

Paramount Pictures , DDL Cinematografica , Verona Produzione , BHE Films

Genres

External

Posters

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Romeo and Juliet (1968) movie poster

Romeo and Juliet (1968) movie poster

Romeo and Juliet (1968) movie poster

Romeo and Juliet (1968) movie poster

Romeo and Juliet (1968) movie poster

Awards

2 wins, 9 nominations

Won Best Cinematography (Color) Pasqualino De Santis 1969

Won Best Costume Design (Color) Danilo Donati 1969

Nom Best Picture Romeo and Juliet 1969

Nom Outstanding Directing - Feature Film Franco Zeffirelli Romeo and Juliet 1969

Nom Best Director Franco Zeffirelli 1969

Nom Best Director Franco Zeffirelli 1969

Nom Best Supporting Actor Romeo And Juliet John McEnery 1969

Nom Best Supporting Actress Romeo And Juliet Pat Heywood 1969

Nom Best Original Score Nino Rota 1969

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