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Romeo and Juliet (1968)
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Franco Zeffirelli Director

previously directed The Taming of the Shrew

A film adaption of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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Olivia Hussey wasn't legally allowed to attend the London premier of the movie as it contained nudity and she was under 18. Ironically, the nudity in question was her own topless shot, and one of Leonard Whiting from behind, in the same scene.

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Writers
	William Shakespeare
	Franco Brusati
	Masolino D'Amico
	Franco Zeffirelli

Cast
	Leonard Whiting	Romeo Montague
	Olivia Hussey	Juliet Capulet
	John McEnery	Mercutio
	Milo O'Shea	Friar Laurence
	Pat Heywood	The Nurse
	Robert Stephens	The Prince of Verona
	Michael York	Tybalt Capulet
	Bruce Robinson	Benvolio
	Paul Hardwick	Lord Capulet
	Natasha Parry	Lady Capulet
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General Information Edit

Name	Romeo and Juliet
US Release	Oct. 8, 1968
UK Release
AUS Release
Runtime	138
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Rating	G
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