Study Guide compares the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare to the movie version Romeo and Juliet (1968) starring Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Michael York, John McEnery, Milo O’Shea and Pat Heywood. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. BHE Films. Distributed by Paramount Pictures. This movie version of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is the most accurate of the many film versions. Most of the dialogue is from the play, the young actors are close to the ages of the characters in the play, and many scenes are filmed on location in Italy. Although some scenes are omitted, this Franco Zeferelli movie stands the test of time.
20 multiple choice questions and answer key included.
