Romeo and Juliet (1979)
Directed by Alvin Rakoff
Genres - Drama | Sub-Genres - Romantic Drama, Tragedy | Run Time - 167 min. | Countries - UK, USA |Share on
Synopsis by Hal Erickson
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.
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star-crossed-lovers, family-feud, suicide, suicide-attempt, teenagers, tragic-love