Australian import. Blu-ray disc is region free and will play on all compatible Blu-ray players worldwide.
 
Romeo and Juliet (1968) Standard Edition Blu-ray presents Franco Zeffirelli's acclaimed adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. Renowned for its beautiful cinematography, authentic period atmosphere and memorable performances, the film remains one of the most celebrated screen versions of the classic tale of forbidden love.
 
In the city of Verona, the bitter rivalry between the Montague and Capulet families continues to divide the community. When young Romeo Montague secretly attends a Capulet ball, he falls deeply in love with Juliet, the daughter of his family's greatest rivals. As their romance blossoms, the couple's determination to be together threatens to ignite even greater conflict between the feuding households.
 
Starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey, Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation captures the passion, heartbreak and enduring power of Shakespeare's masterpiece, making it a landmark achievement in literary cinema.
 
Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
Starring: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey
1968 / English / 1 Disc