Romeo and 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 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
- Starring:
- Rebecca Saire
- Director(s):
- Alvin Rakoff
Synopsis of Romeo and Juliet
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
Complete Cast of Romeo and Juliet
- Rebecca Saire - Juliet
- Anthony Andrews - Mercutio
- Esmond Knight - Old Capulet
- Alan Rickman - Tybalt
- Gary Taylor - Potpan
- David Sibley - Smpson
- Zulema Dene - Lady Montague
- Jacqueline Hill - Lady Capulet
- John Savident - Friar John
- Laurence Naismith - Prince Escalus
- Vernon Dobtcheff - Apothecary
- John Gielgud - Chorus
- Michael Hordern - Capulet
- Joseph O'Conor - Friar Lawrence
- Danny Schiller - Musician
- Jack Carr - Gregory
- Christopher Northey - Paris
- Jeffrey Chiswick - 2nd Watch
- Christopher Strauli - Benvolio
- John Paul - Montague
- Celia Johnson - Nurse
- Patrick Ryecart - Romeo
- Director(s):
- Alvin Rakoff
- Producer(s):
- Cedric Messina
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