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The making of R&J is told by Franco himself in his autobiography published in 1986 by Arena Book (UK). There's one or two small pics of the movie but is in any case very interesting. An essay about significances and relations between original text and Zeffirelli's cuts are in a book named "Shakespearian Films, Shakespearian Directors" by P.S. Donaldson, Unwin Hyman inc. 1990. It's very good but maybe a little bored for a teenager; it's illustrated with very small, b/w pics. The most nice article about R&J is in a book very good and a little expensive, "The films of the Sixties", by D. Brode, Cittadel press 1980. Reading this piece you can understand the importance of this movie for 60's youngsters. It was a cult as Baz's film, only in a time without web or great intercontinental links, and with less opportunity to enjoy all together for an event. There are great pictures, alas again in B/W ( I don't know why, colours are so wonderfull in this film) but surely fine.

Romeo and Juliet 1968 video.

Look at your local music/video store like Tower Records, Best Buy, Sam Goody and/or Record Town. Borders and Barnes&Noble are also good stores to check.
Comment:I bought the widescreen version of our beloved film, and I must say it's a treat for the crazed R+J fans. You see so much more in this format. The pan-and-scan version cuts away the peripheral (sp?) views, which means that in some scenes you only see one character at a time. The widescreen version takes you back to the theater and gives you a better idea of how Baz Luhrmann intended his film to be seen. In other words, BUY IT! It's probably best viewed on a large screen tv, but my 19-inch did a good job, too. "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" is still my favorite film of all time, two-and-a-half years after its release. (I must admit that "Shakespeare In Love" did come close, though.) thanks for listening.
Sandy

1968 Romeo and Juliet Soundtrack

Look at your local music store like Tower Records, Best Buy, Sam Goody and/or Record Town. Borders and Barnes&Noble are also good places to look.
Comment:Added Jan. 1, 1999: I just got the Soundtrack for the R+J '68 version for Christmas and for everyone that has been looking it, it's easy to find. Just go to www.cdnow.com, go to the Search (it's right at the top of the screen ) , change the Artist to Soundtrack and type in Romeo and Juliet, the Search Results will come up and it's the first one on the list. I think it's only $15.45 too. I hope this helps! Thanks to Jenny for this info.

The song "Love theme from R+J"

You can buy "Henry Mancini: All Time Greatest Hits" Volume I! Look under the classical section of your local music store like Tower Records, Best Buy, Barnes&Noble, Borders, Sam Goody and/or Record Town.

Romeo and Juliet 1968 b/w poster

If you would like to bid on the poster to the left, please visit Ebay at: Romeo & Juliet 1969 Poster (from the 1968 movie).
I recently purchased this poster from "flashback" and the poster is very pretty and a wonderful addition to your Romeo and Juliet collection!

  • Larry Herndon's
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    Sharon Herndon (owner)
    2431 Vvalwood Parkway
    Dallas, Texas 75234
    (214) 243-3439
    Fax (214) 243-1858
    Shipping is $5 and only excepts money orders.

    The store described above has a 1968 R+J merchandise!!

    Romeo and Juliet 1968 reissue poster for $25! It is 27 X 41.
    1968 Stills
    Color of R+J embracing for $5
    B+W of R+J embracing for $3


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