
Romeo and Juliet
1978 · Movie · 166 min · ★ 7.6
In Shakespeare's classic play, the Montagues and Capulets, two families of Renaissance Italy, have engaged in a bitter feud for generations. When Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love, not even bad blood can keep them apart.
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Details
- Years
- 1978
- Release date
- 1978-12-03
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 166 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (7 votes)
Cast & crew

Patrick Ryecart
as Romeo

Rebecca Saire
as Juliet

Celia Johnson
as Nurse

Michael Hordern
as Capulet

John Gielgud
as Chorus

Joseph O'Conor
as Friar Laurence

Laurence Naismith
as Prince Escalus

Anthony Andrews
as Mercutio

Alan Rickman
as Tybalt

Jacqueline Hill
as Lady Capulet
Directed by Alvin Rakoff