Romeo & Juliet (1979)
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This 3-hour TV adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet features Patrick Ryecart and Rebecca Saire in the title roles. Though these names may not be familiar to the casual viewer, the same cannot be said of the supporting cast. Celia Johnson appears as the Nurse, Michael Hordern is Lord… More This 3-hour TV adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet features Patrick Ryecart and Rebecca Saire in the title roles. Though these names may not be familiar to the casual viewer, the same cannot be said of the supporting cast. Celia Johnson appears as the Nurse, Michael Hordern is Lord Capulet, Laurence Naismith is Prince Escalus, and Alec Guinness is the Chorus. Also appearing are stars-to-be Anthony Andrews as Mercutio (his "Queen Mab" speech is a singular highlight) and Alan Rickman as Tybalt. Originally presented as part of PBS' "Shakespeare Plays" series, Romeo and Juliet was first aired March 14, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alvin Rakoff
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Art House & International
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 3, 1978 Wide
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Cast
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Rebecca Saire
as Juliet
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Anthony Andrews
as Mercutio
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Vernon Dobtcheff
as Apothecary
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John Gielgud
as Chorus
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Michael Hordern
as Capulet
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Celia Johnson
as Nurse
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Esmond Knight
as Old Capulet
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Laurence Naismith
as Prince Escalus
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Joseph O'Conor
as Friar Lawrence
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John Paul
as Montague
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Alan Rickman
as Tybalt
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Patrick Ryecart
as Romeo
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John Savident
as Friar John
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Danny Schiller
as Musician
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Christopher Strauli
as Benvolio
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Gary Taylor
as Potpan
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Jacqueline Hill
as Lady Capulet
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Jeffrey Chiswick
as 2nd Watch
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Zulema Dene
as Lady Montague
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Christopher Northey
as Paris
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David Sibley
as Smpson
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Jack Carr
as Gregory
