Rent Romeo and Juliet (1966)
3.6 of 5 from 48 ratings
2h 1min
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- Synopsis:
- A BAFTA and Golden Globe-nominated Royal Ballet adaptation directed by Paul Czinner, this celebrated 1966 production features mesmerisingly vulnerable performances from both Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn as Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. Four years into their joint tenure at the Royal Ballet (Nureyev as Principal Dancer and Fonteyn as Prima Ballerina), this production unequivocally captures on film one of the greatest artistic partnerships of the twentieth century. A ballet masterpiece on many levels from Prokofiev's stunning score to Kenneth MacMillan's exquisite choreography...
- Actors:
- Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev, David Blair, Desmond Doyle, Julia Farron, Michael Somes, Anthony Dowell, Derek Rencher, Leslie Edwards, Georgina Parkinson, Gerd Larsen, Ronald Hynd, Christopher Newton, Betty Kavanagh, Deanne Bergsma, Lambert Cox, Ian Hamilton, Carol Hill, Deanne Horsham, Ann Howard
- Directors:
- Paul Czinner
- Producers:
- Paul Czinner
- Writers:
- Kenneth MacMillan, William Shakespeare
- Others:
- Nicholas Georgidis
- Aka:
- Romeo & Juliet
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Romance, Special Interest
