Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

This early adaptation of Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers was controversially received on its release due to its editing of the original dialogue and for starring two teenage actors as Romeo and Juliet. Just like the classic play, this version depicts the forbidden romance between two young people from rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets, in the medieval city of Verona. Their unwavering devotion for each other leads to a series of conflicts and devastating events, capturing the play’s memorable themes of power and fate.