Kelly's 100 Films - # 97: Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Directed by...Franco Zeffirelli
Written by.....Frank Brusati, Masolino D'Amico, & Franco Zeffirelli
Starring........Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea, Pat Heywood, Michael York, Bruce Robinson, Paul Hardwick, Natasha Parry, Robert Stephens

Synopsis: Shakespeare's classic tale of romance and tragedy. Two families of Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets, have been feuding with each other for years. Young Romeo Montague goes out with his friends to make trouble at a party the Capulets are hosting, but while there he spies the Capulet's daughter Juliet, and falls hopelessly in love with her. She returns his affections, but they both know that their families will never allow them to follow their hearts.

Why Is It On the List?: First off, it's ROMEO AND JULIET. Second off, it's ROMEO AND JULIET. Third reason...okay, needless to say, it is the best version next to the 1930s version.

Trailer: http://youtube.com/watch?v=2LOfgaSvKz8


Awards Attentions:

OSCAR
Best Director... Franco Zeffirelli
Best Picture..... John Brabourne and Anthony Havelock-Allan
**Best Cinematography...Pasqualino De Santis
**Best Costumes.....Danilo Donati

BAFTA
Best Supporting Actor...John McEnery
Best Supporting Actress...Pat Heywood
Best Director..................Franco Zeffirelli
Best Film Music .............Nino Rota
**Best Costumes.....Danilo Donati
Best Film Editing...Reginald Mills
Best Art Direction......Renzo Mongiardino

GOLDEN GLOBES
**Best New Star - Male....Leonard Whiting
**Best New Star - Female...Olivia Hussey
**Best English-Language Foreign Film...UK/Italy
Best Director..................Franco Zeffirelli
Best Original Score...........Nino Rota

NBR
**Best Director.................. Franco Zeffirelli

DGA
Best Director - Motion Picture... Franco Zeffirelli