How do they call guns swords in romeo and Juliet film?

Answer 1

In the 1996 Baz Lurhman film, whenever the text talked about swords, people pulled out guns. Sometimes this was explained by showing a closeup of the gun where it is shown that "sword" or "longsword" is the brand name of the gun in question.

Answer 2

In the 1996 film adaptation of "Romeo + Juliet" directed by Baz Luhrmann, guns are referred to as "swords." This is done to maintain the original Shakespearean language while updating the setting to a modern, violent urban environment.