# Romeo and Juliet (1968)

> Two young lovers challenge Verona’s murderous family feud, turning first love into an exquisitely visual tragedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3356

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Franco Zeffirelli
- Cast: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Michael York, Milo O'Shea, Pat Heywood, Robert Stephens, Bruce Robinson
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063518/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: ardent, romantic, melancholic, classic film night, literary adaptation marathon

## Synopsis

A timeless tale of love and tragedy unfolds in a city divided by hatred.

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