Romeo and Juliet
“The greatest tragedy of the 16th century… brought into your living room!”
Synopsis
Premiering on BBC as a part of their Sunday-Night Theatre program, this 1955 adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play closely follows the original text. The Montagues and Capulets, two families of Renaissance Italy, have hated each other for years, but the son of one family and the daughter of the other fall desperately in love and secretly marry.
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Romeo and Juliet - Tony Britton - Virginia McKenna - Flora Robson - 1955 - Restored - 4K
Type: Clip • Published 2024-08-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Clayton
- Screenplay & Story
- Dallas Bower
- Original Title
- Romeo and Juliet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Clayton
Dallas Bower
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Harold Clayton
Director
Dallas Bower
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What is Romeo and Juliet about?
Premiering on BBC as a part of their Sunday-Night Theatre program, this 1955 adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play closely follows the original text. The Montagues and Capulets, two families of Renaissance Italy, have hated each other for years, but the son of one family and the daughter of the other fall desperately in love and secretly marry.
Who directed Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet was directed by Harold Clayton.
Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
The principal cast of Romeo and Juliet includes Virginia McKenna, Tony Britton, Flora Robson, Laurence Payne, Richard Wordsworth.
When was Romeo and Juliet released and how long is it?
Romeo and Juliet was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.