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Romeo and Juliet (1978) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1978 · 167 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Alvin Rakoff
- Starring
- John Gielgud, Celia Johnson, Alan Rickman, Michael Hordern, Esmond Knight, Joseph O'Conor
In Verona, two noble families, the Montagues and Capulets, are locked in an age‑old feud. When the young Romeo Montague meets Juliet Capulet, they fall in love despite the rivalry. Their secret marriage triggers a tragic chain of events, and their deaths ultimately bring an end to the families’ conflict.
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