Romeo and Juliet
movie
The greatest tragedy of the 16th century… brought into your living room!
Released May 22, 1955
Overview
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.
Runtime
2h 20m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Romeo and Juliet
Status
Released
Spoken Languages
Production Companies
BBC
United States
