Plot
Against the backdrop of a venomous feud between the powerful clans of the Montagues and the Capulets in the medieval city of Verona, William Shakespeare's eternal story of teenage love unfolds. As youth's insolence arms the charming young Montague, Romeo, with dauntless courage to come uninvited to the Capulets' scintillating masked ball, a brief but thrilling encounter with the delicate dark-haired Capulet, Juliet, will pave the way for an ardent passion and a cruel romantic tragedy. Before God, the star-crossed lovers have sworn never-ending devotion despite their perilous plight; however, before the grim machinations of fate, man stands powerless. Are Romeo and Juliet destined to be together?
Written by
William Shakespeare, Franco Brusati, Masolino D'Amico
Directed by
Franco Zeffirelli
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom, Italy
Production Companies
Verona Produzione, BHE Films, Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica, Paramount
Languages
Italiano, English
Awards
Won 2 Oscars. 16 wins & 16 nominations total