About this release
Directed by Baz Luhrmann, Romeo + Juliet stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in a modernized film adaptation of William Shakespeares classic play. The film keeps Shakespeares language while moving the Montague and Capulet feud into a stylized contemporary Verona Beach setting with guns, gangs, pop music and heightened visual energy. It is a romantic drama for customers looking for Shakespeare adaptations, tragic love stories and bold 1990s cinema. Från IMDB: Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue. Detta är en importfilm. De har oftast inte svensk text
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Disc 1
DVD
Romeo + Juliet (1996)
120 min
DramaRomance
In this contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
Credits
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Writer
Baz Luhrmann
Craig Pearce
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprioas Romeo
Claire Danesas Juliet
Jesse Bradfordas Balthasar
Vondie Curtis-Hallas Captain Prince
Brian Dennehyas Ted Montague
John Leguizamoas Tybalt
Miriam Margolyesas Nurse
Harold Perrineauas Mercutio
Christina Picklesas Caroline Montague
Pete Postlethwaiteas Father Laurence
Cinematographer
Donald McAlpine
Composer
Nellee Hooper
Craig Armstrong
Marius de Vries
Editor
Jill Bilcock
Producer
Baz Luhrmann
Gabriella Martinelli
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 5, 2026