Film · 1968

Romeo and Juliet

Name: Romeo and Juliet
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1968
Duration: 138 min
Cast: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, Robert Stephens, Michael York, Bruce Robinson

by Franco Zeffirelli

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1968
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Genres: Romance Drama
Countries: United Kingdom, Italy
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 18 min

Cast

Leonard Whiting
Olivia Hussey
Robert Stephens
Michael York
Bruce Robinson
Antonio Pierfederici
Esmeralda Ruspoli
Roberto Bisacco

Awards

Wins

Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1969)
Academy Award for Best Costume Design (1969)
National Board of Review Award for Best Director (1968)
David di Donatello for Best Director (1969)
Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film (1969)
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Picture (1969)
Academy Award for Best Director (1969)

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 34822

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)