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In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors -ROMEO & JULIET [1978] Romeo, heir of the lordly Monague family of Verona, attends a masked dance held by the Capulets, their bitter rivals in the city. There, Romeo falls in love with Juliet Capulet. Secretly married by the obliging Friar Lawrence, the couple have only their love with which to confront the violence of the ancient warring factions.
This BBC production of Shakespeare's study of fat and the power and contrary nature of love features an all-star cast with Sir John Gielgud as the Chorus and a young Alan Rickman as Tybalt. It has been acclaimed as one of the most faithful versions ever to be filmed.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Part of the BBC series covering all of Shakespeare's plays. Straight forward version of the play and true to the Q2 text. Therefore very useful for academic study.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is the most enjoyable 'Romeo & Juliet' I have seen. I first saw it when it was shown in 1978 and bought the video when it became available. I have now replaced it with the DVD so that I can continue to enjoy the early performances of some of our best loved actors, as well as those who had already made their reputation by the time that the program was made.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a good version of the play as it gives the full text, a necessity if tou are studying the play. The cast is good as is the acting and delivery of the text. I noticed that the dances where also authentic in style. Not as beutiful a production as the Zefferelli version but much of the text in that film has been cut.
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