Romeo and Juliet

1968 · directed by Franco Zeffirelli

Rating

78/100

Hit

no

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.

Romeo and Juliet (1968), directed by Franco Zeffirelli, rates 78/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

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

Crew

• Pasqualino De Santis — Director of Photography
• Reginald Mills — Editor
• Nino Rota — Original Music Composer
• Franco Brusati — Screenplay
• Franco Zeffirelli — Screenplay
• Masolino D'Amico — Screenplay

More from Franco Zeffirelli

1. Jane Eyre (1996) — 71/100
2. The Taming of the Shrew (1967) — 70/100
3. Hamlet (1990) — 66/100
4. Tea with Mussolini (1999) — 63/100
5. Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) — 60/100
6. The Champ (1979) — 57/100

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