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Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Critics Consensus: The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play.
Synopsis: Director Franco Zeffirelli's penchant for period love stories find its perfect outlet in this classic Shakespeare tragedy, and many consider it the best filmed version of the story. As the title characters, fifteen year... [More]
Directed By: Franco Zeffirelli
Featured Review
Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet is a lovely, sensitive, friendly popularization of the play...
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Renata Adler
New York Times
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