Romeo and Juliet

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

Written by Franco Brusati, William Shakespeare, Masolino D'Amico, Franco Zeffirelli

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.

Cast

Leonard Whiting

Romeo

Olivia Hussey

Juliet

John McEnery

Mercutio

Michael York

Tybalt

Milo O'Shea

Friar Laurence

Pat Heywood

the Nurse

Robert Stephens

the Prince

Bruce Robinson

Benvolio

Paul Hardwick

Lord Capulet

Natasha Parry

Lady Capulet

Antonio Pierfederici

Lord Montague

Esmeralda Ruspoli

Lady Montague