This magnificent DVD presents 2 classic adaptions of the timeless Shakespeare play Romeo & Juliet.
Disc 1 -Romeo & Juliet – 1954
A wonderful film translation of the magic of Shakespeare's verse into the
language of cinema. Shot on location in Italy, the film stars Laurence Harvey,
beautiful newcomer' Susan Shantell and features the voice of John Gielgud as the
chorus . In the renaissance city of Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets are
two rival families carrying on a decades long feud. Love blossoms between Romeo
and Juliet, each from one of the rival families sworn to hatred. With the help
of Franciscan friar Laurence, an elaborate plan to repatriate the families
through the secret marriage of their children turns the circumstances of Romeo
and Juliet from unbridled love to tragedy.
Disc 2 – Romeo & Juliet – 1966
This film is the famed Royal Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet. This
historical performance stars Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev as the
quintessential stage lovers. It captures the greatest dance partnership of our
century at the peak of their careers.
A wonderful film translation of the magic of Shakespeare's verse into the
language of cinema. Shot on location in Italy, the film stars Laurence Harvey,
beautiful newcomer' Susan Shantell and features the voice of John Gielgud as the
chorus . In the renaissance city of Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets are
two rival families carrying on a decades long feud. Love blossoms between Romeo
and Juliet, each from one of the rival families sworn to hatred. With the help
of Franciscan friar Laurence, an elaborate plan to repatriate the families
through the secret marriage of their children turns the circumstances of Romeo
and Juliet from unbridled love to tragedy.