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Nov 1, 1996 · Baz Luhrmann directs a hip and violent version of Romeo and Juliet, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. The film features a contemporary setting, a pop soundtrack, and a TV anchorwoman as the Chorus.
- (245K)
- Drama, Romance
- Baz Luhrmann
- 1996-11-01
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (often shortened to Romeo + Juliet) is a 1996 romantic crime film directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It is a modernized adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, albeit still utilizing Shakespearean English.
A classic film version of Shakespeare's tragedy, starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey as the doomed lovers. The film won two Oscars and features stunning costumes, sets and music by Nino Rota.
- (35K)
- Drama, Romance
- Franco Zeffirelli
- 1968-10-08
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- 'West Side Story' (2021) - 91% It is a daunting task to take on a beloved American classic, even for Steven Spielberg. The legendary director remade West Side Story with current filmmaking techniques and his own style.
- 'Valley Girl' (1983) - 83% Now considered a cult classic, Valley Girl starred Nicolas Cage in his first leading role and Deborah Forman as variants of Romeo and Juliet named Randy and Julie.
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Baz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes portray Romeo and Juliet, the youthful star-crossed lovers of the past.
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Nov 1, 1996 · 2h 0min. Release Date: November 1, 1996. Genre: Drama, Romance. Baz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes portray Romeo and Juliet, the youthful star-crossed lovers of the past.
The classic story of Romeo and Juliet, set in a modern-day city of Verona Beach. The Montagues and Capulets are two feuding families, whose children meet and fall in love. They have to hide their love from the world because they know that their parents will not allow them to be together.
