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