
Genres: Drama, Romance
Languages: English, Italian
Year: 1968
Vote: 7.4
Festival & Award: Venice - Golden Lion
Romeo and Juliet
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Overview
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
Indie vibes check
This adaptation of Shakespeare's play, though a notable British production, was part of the mainstream studio system of the time and lacked the truly independent financial backing that would make it an indie film.