Romeo and Juliet
Synopsis
In Shakespeare's classic play, 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 (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-18
Top Cast
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Laurence Harvey
Romeo
Susan Shentall
Juliet
Flora Robson
Nurse
Norman Wooland
Paris
Mervyn Johns
Friar Laurence
John Gielgud
Chorus
Bill Travers
Benvolio
Sebastian Cabot
Capulet
Lydia Sherwood
Lady Capulet
Ubaldo Zollo
Mercutio
Enzo Fiermonte
Tybalt
Giulio Garbinetto
Montague
Nietta Zocchi
Lady Montague
Ennio Flaiano
Prince of Verona
Carla Diaz
Thomas Nicholls
Brother Giovanni
Mario Meniconi
Baldassare
Pietro Capanna
Sansone
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renato Castellani
- Screenplay & Story
- Renato Castellani, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Roman Vlad
- Original Title
- Romeo and Juliet
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Verona Produzione, The Rank Organisation, Universalcine, General Film Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renato Castellani
Renato Castellani, William Shakespeare
Roman Vlad
Robert Krasker
Sandro Ghenzi, Joseph Janni, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
Renato Castellani
Director
Sandro Ghenzi
Producer
Joseph Janni
Producer
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Leonor Fini
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romeo and Juliet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romeo and Juliet about?
In Shakespeare's classic play, 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 Renato Castellani.
Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
The principal cast of Romeo and Juliet includes Laurence Harvey, Susan Shentall, Flora Robson, Norman Wooland, Mervyn Johns.
When was Romeo and Juliet released and how long is it?
Romeo and Juliet was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Romeo and Juliet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romeo and Juliet was composed by Roman Vlad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).