William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juiet

DiCaprio, Leonardo, (performer.). Danes, Claire, (performer.). Bennehy, Brian, (performer.). Leguizamo, John, (performer.). Postlethwaite, Pete, (performer.). Sorvino, Paul, (performer.). Venora, Diane, (performer.).

Summary: "This brilliant and contemporary retelling of the world's most tragic love affiar makes this wildly inventive "Romeo and Juliet" unforgettable. This special edition DVD contains audio commentary by Baz Lurhann, early rehearsal scenes and an inside look at the making of the movie. Baz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo DeCaprio and Claire Danes portray Romeo and Juliet, the youthful star-crossed lovers of the past. But the setting has been moved from its Elizabethan origins to the futuristic urban backdrop of Verona Beach." -- Container.

Record details

ISBN: 024543034650
Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (120 minutes): sound, colour; 4 3/4 inches.
Edition: Special Edition.
Publisher: Beverly Hills, California: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, 1997.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on William Shakespeare's play. DVD special features include: audio commentary, cinematographer's gallery: scene studies with Don McAlpine, director's gallery: go behind the scenes with Baz Luhrmann, cast and crew interviews, design gallery: production stills narrated by Catherine Martin, music videos "Young hearts run free," and "Kissing you," DVD-ROM screenplay comparison excerpts, theatrical trailer, TV spots.
Participant or Performer Note:	Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Sorvino, Diane Venora.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details Note:	DVD, Dolby digital, 5.1 surround.
Language Note:	In English or French with optional English or Spanish subtitles.