Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Released Date
October 8, 1968
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Genre
Drama
Worldwide Gross
Domestic Gross + International Gross = Worldwide Gross
$6,292 + $0 = $6,292
73
Olivia Hussey

as Juliet

74
Leonard Whiting

as Romeo

82
Michael York

as Tybalt

78
Bruce Robinson

as Benvolio

1931-1995
Robert Stephens

as The Prince

About Romeo and Juliet (1968)

When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues.

About

Romantic tragedy based on the play by William Shakespeare. It featured the doomed love story of a young couple from rival families. The film was directed and co-written by Franco Zeffirelli.

Trivia

The film won Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design. It was also nominated for Best Director and Best Picture.