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Year
1968
Duration
132 minutes
Genres
Drama, Romance
Language
English
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This adaptation of Romeo and Juliet is subject to a legal action in the US by the two central actors regarding their treatment on set and lack of informed consent for certain scenes in the film. Given the nature of the allegations, we will monitor developments and take any action required.
It may be more traditional than the famous modern version starring Leonardo DiCaprio, but this earlier adaption of Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers was just as controversially received when it was released. Not only did it streamline the action by cutting half of the play's dialogue, but - for the first time - the two leads were played by actual teenagers. The story is as engrossing and as heart breaking as ever, and there are some terrific supporting performances.
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This film contains mild sex references, moderate violence, natural nudity.
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