Romeo and Juliet

• Director: Alvin Rakoff
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• Genre: Drama
• Movie Type: Romantic Drama, Tragedy
• Themes: Feuds, Forbidden Love, Star-Crossed Lovers
• Main Cast: John Gielgud, Patrick Ryecart, Rebecca Saire
• Release Year: 1979
• Country: US/UK
• Run Time: 167 minutes

Plot

This 3-hour TV adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet features Patrick Ryecart and Rebecca Saire in the title roles. Though these names may not be familiar to the casual viewer, the same cannot be said of the supporting cast. Celia Johnson appears as the Nurse, Michael Hordern is Lord Capulet, Laurence Naismith is Prince Escalus, and Alec Guinness is the Chorus. Also appearing are stars-to-be Anthony Andrews as Mercutio (his "Queen Mab" speech is a singular highlight) and Alan Rickman as Tybalt. Originally presented as part of PBS' "Shakespeare Plays" series, Romeo and Juliet was first aired March 14, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

• Rebecca Saire - Juliet

Anthony Andrews - Mercutio; Vernon Dobtcheff - Apothecary; John Gielgud - Chorus; Michael Hordern - Capulet; Celia Johnson - Nurse; Esmond Knight - Old Capulet; Laurence Naismith - Prince Escalus; Joseph O'Conor - Friar Lawrence; John Paul - Montague; Alan Rickman - Tybalt; Patrick Ryecart - Romeo; John Savident - Friar John; Danny Schiller - Musician; Christopher Strauli - Benvolio; Gary Taylor - Potpan; Jacqueline Hill - Lady Capulet; Jeffrey Chiswick - 2nd Watch; Zulema Dene - Lady Montague; Christopher Northey - Paris; David Sibley - Smpson; Jack Carr - Gregory

Credit

Geraldine Stephenson - Choreography, Alvin Rakoff - Director, William Walton - Composer (Music Score), Stuart Walker - Production Designer, Cedric Messina - Producer, William Shakespeare - Play Author

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