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Nov 1, 1996 · IMDb provides the cast and crew information for the modern adaptation of Shakespeare's play, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, and more for this Oscar-nominated film.
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- Drama, Romance
- Baz Luhrmann
- 1996-11-01
Find out who starred in the modern adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, directed by Baz Luhrmann and featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, and other crew members on IMDb.
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in the title roles of two teenagers who fall in love, despite their being members of feuding families. Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Miriam Margolyes, Harold Perrineau, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Sorvino and Diane Venora also star in supporting roles.
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- Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo Montague. In one of his first major blockbuster roles, 21-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio starred as the star-crossed lover protagonist Romeo Montague.
- Claire Danes as Juliet Capulet. The role of Juliet Capulet is played by Claire Danes, who previously starred as Beth in Little Women, Home for the Holidays, and the lead role of Angela Chase in the TV series My So-Called Life.
- Harold Perrineau as Mercutio. The most eccentric character in Romeo + Juliet, Mercutio is played by Harold Perrineau. Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend who is very vocal and instigative, gets the group high on ecstasy, cross-dresses, and ends up being murdered by Tybalt in a fight on the beach.
- Paul Rudd as Dave Paris. Paul Rudd secured the role of the wealthy, high-class governor’s son, Dave Paris in Romeo + Juliet. Dave’s role in the movie is as Juliet’s arranged fiancé by her parents, who genuinely wants to marry Juliet though she loves Romeo instead.
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- Leonardo DiCaprio (Romeo Montague) As Romeo Montague, a handsome and sensitive young man caught between the dividing factions of his family and love, Leonardo DiCaprio certainly stole a lot of hearts in Baz Luhrmann’s retelling of Romeo + Juliet.
- Claire Danes (Juliet Capulet) In the role of Juliet Capulet, a quiet, observant young woman who is swept up in a steamy love affair with the romantic Romeo, despite her family’s wishes, Claire Danes plays a bleeding heart in 1996’s Romeo + Juliet.
- John Leguizamo (Tybalt Capulet) Playing the part of Tybalt Capulet, Juliet’s fiery cousin, John Leguizamo has a prominent supporting part in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet.
- Paul Sorvino (Fulgencio Capulet) As Fulgencio Capulet, Juliet’s father, Paul Sorvino plays a proud patriarch in 1996's Romeo + Juliet. Most notably, the actor is best known for his portrayal of Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas.
Find out who played Romeo, Juliet and other characters in Baz Luhrmann's modern adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy. See the full list of cast and crew members, including directors, writers, composers and more.
Brian Dennehy. Ted Montague. John Leguizamo. Tybalt. Pete Postlethwaite. Friar Laurence. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Baz Luhrmann helped adapt this classic Shakespearean romantic...
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- Romance, Drama
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