Romeo and Juliet
Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey remained close friends after starring together in Romeo and Juliet (1968) directed by Franco Zeffirelli. The film won 2 Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design. Leonard and Olivia both won Golden Globe Awards for Most Promising Newcomers. The film adaptation of Shakespeare’s play was a financial success and garnered critical acclaim. .
The cast includes Antonio Pierfederici, Esmeralda Ruspoli, Bruce Robinson, Keith Skinner, Roberto Antonelli, Paul Hardwick, Natasha Parry, Michael York, Dyson Lovell, Richard Warwick, Pat Heywood, Roy Holder, John McEnery, Milo O’Shea, Roberto
Bisacco, Robert Stephens, Paola Tedesco, Bruno Filippini. Sir Laurence Olivier was the narrator.
