Romeo and Juliet(1955)
The greatest tragedy of the 16th century… brought into your living room!
Romeo and Juliet Synopsis
Premiering on BBC as a part of their Sunday-Night Theatre program, this 1955 adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play closely follows the original text. The Montagues and Capulets, two families of Renaissance Italy, have hated each other for years, but the son of one family and the daughter of the other fall desperately in love and secretly marry.
Romeo and Juliet (1955) is a comedy, romance and drama film directed by Harold Clayton, released on May 22, 1955 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Virginia McKenna, Tony Britton, Flora Robson and Laurence Payne. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold Clayton
- Writers:
- Dallas Bower
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
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Romeo and Juliet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Virginia McKenna
as Juliet Capulet
Tony Britton
as Romeo Montague
Flora Robson
as Nurse
Laurence Payne
as Mercutio
Richard Wordsworth
as Tybalt
Harcourt Williams
as Friar Laurence
- Eric Lander
Eric Lander
as Benvolio
Key crew
Directed by Harold Clayton, written by Dallas Bower.
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Romeo and Juliet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Romeo and Juliet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
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The main cast of Romeo and Juliet (1955) includes Virginia McKenna, Tony Britton, Flora Robson, Laurence Payne and Richard Wordsworth. The film was directed by Harold Clayton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Romeo and Juliet released?
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Romeo and Juliet was released on May 22, 1955 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Romeo and Juliet worth watching?
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Romeo and Juliet (1955) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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