Generally forgotten today, Romeo and Juliet is a satisfactory, if perfunctory, adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy. Cast as the "star cross'd lovers" this time out are Laurence Harvey, who's quite good, and Susan Shentall, who isn't. Whether or not Shentall would have improved with experience is a moot point, since she retired from the screen to get married soon afterward. Director Renato Castellani was showered with praise for his decision to lens the story on location in Italy. Less popular was his decision to ...
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Generally forgotten today, Romeo and Juliet is a satisfactory, if perfunctory, adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy. Cast as the "star cross'd lovers" this time out are Laurence Harvey, who's quite good, and Susan Shentall, who isn't. Whether or not Shentall would have improved with experience is a moot point, since she retired from the screen to get married soon afterward. Director Renato Castellani was showered with praise for his decision to lens the story on location in Italy. Less popular was his decision to delete several of Shakespeare's more famous passages, arguing that they held up the progress of the story (sometimes whole scenes, including the one with the apothecary, were chopped out). The supporting cast includes Dame Flora Robson as Nurse, Mervyn Johns as Friar Laurence, Bill Travers as Benvolio, Norman Wooland as Paris, John Gielgud as the (unseen) Chorus, and Sebastian Cabot as Capulet; the rest of the major roles were filled by Italian actors. Though overshadowed by later film versions, this Romeo and Juliet was impressive enough in 1954 to win the Grand Prix at the Venice Film Festival. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Add this copy of Romeo and Juliet [Blu-Ray] to cart. $5.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Vci Video.
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Winter Devoe, Laurence Harvey, Gen, Susan Shentall, Taylor Lynn, Flora Robson, Alexis Malone, Mervyn Johns, Bill Travers,... Very good. 2011 Run time: 86. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Romeo and Juliet to cart. $13.50, like new condition, Sold by groovaciousrecords rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cedar City, UT, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by VCI Video.
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Laurence Harvey, Susan Shentall, Flora Robson, Mervyn Johns, Bill Travers, Sebastian Cabot, Norman Wooland, John Gielgud. Fine in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 138 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.37: 1/1.33: 1. Originally released: 1954. factory sealed brand new not a promo or cutout
I have all way loved Romeo and Juliet, I love
romance... I love to watch difference version .
jeanboulet@rocketmail.com
Feb 23, 2012
Enchanting Version of Shakespeare
This movie enchanted me more than the recent ones. Played with the utmost acting skills and wonderfully directed, the scenery and setting are filmed in Verona, Italy, the original city. The entire play is 100% same words as Shakespeare. Movie is a real gem. Mucho Gratias to you all !
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