Romeo and Juliet

1968 film by Franco Zeffirelli
Movie film Q517265
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Romeo and Juliet is a romance film and drama film[1][2][3].

It received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and the Academy Award for Best Costume Design[4].

The film also won the David di Donatello for Best Director, the Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film, and the National Board of Review Award for Best Director[4].

Additionally, it was included in the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[4].

Romeo and Juliet

Summary

Romeo and Juliet is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,345 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Romeo and Juliet received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[3].
  • Romeo and Juliet received the Academy Award for Best Costume Design[4].
  • Romeo and Juliet received the David di Donatello for Best Director[5].
  • Romeo and Juliet received the Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[6].
  • Romeo and Juliet received the National Board of Review Award for Best Director[7].
  • Romeo and Juliet received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[8].
  • Romeo and Juliet's instance of is recorded as film[9].
  • Romeo and Juliet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli[10].
  • Franco Brusati wrote the screenplay for Romeo and Juliet[11].
  • Masolino D'Amico wrote the screenplay for Romeo and Juliet[12].
  • Franco Zeffirelli wrote the screenplay for Romeo and Juliet[13].
  • Romeo and Juliet's composer is recorded as Nino Rota[14].
  • Romeo and Juliet's genre is romance film[15].
  • Romeo and Juliet's genre is drama film[16].
  • Romeo and Juliet's based on is recorded as Romeo and Juliet[17].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Leonard Whiting[18].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Olivia Hussey[19].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Robert Stephens[20].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Michael York[21].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Bruce Robinson[22].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Antonio Pierfederici[23].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Esmeralda Ruspoli[24].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Roberto Bisacco[25].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Bruno Filippini[26].
  • A cast member of Romeo and Juliet was Laurence Olivier[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Producers include John Knatchbull, 7th Baron Brabourne[28] and Anthony Havelock-Allan[29]. Romeo and Juliet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli[10]. Screenwriters include Franco Brusati[11], Masolino D'Amico[12], and Franco Zeffirelli[13]. Cast members include Leonard Whiting[18], Olivia Hussey[19], Robert Stephens[20], Michael York[21], Bruce Robinson[22], and Antonio Pierfederici[23].

Publication

Romeo and Juliet was published on January 1, 1968[30]. The original language of it was English[31]. Genres include romance film[15] and drama film[16]. It was distributed by video on demand[32].

Reception

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography[3], an Academy Awards[33], in United States[34], founded in 1929[35]; Academy Award for Best Costume Design[4], an Academy Awards[36], in United States[37]; David di Donatello for Best Director[5], a film award category[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1955[40]; Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[6], a class of award[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1946[43]; National Board of Review Award for Best Director[7], an award for best direction[44], in United States[45], founded in 1945[46]; and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[8], a film award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1929[49]. Reviews include 7.9/10[50], 41/100[51], and 95%[52].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Romeo and Juliet's after a work by is recorded as William Shakespeare[53].

Why It Matters

Romeo and Juliet ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,345 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54]

FAQs

What awards did Romeo and Juliet receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography[3], Academy Award for Best Costume Design[4], David di Donatello for Best Director[5], and Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[6].

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