While the 1996 version is praised for its energy, it is frequently compared to Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 version 1968 Version:
is a revolutionary film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Known formally as William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet , the film reimagines the classic "fair Verona" as a modern-day, neon-lit seaside metropolis called Verona Beach, where the feuding families are rival business empires. Index of Romeo + Juliet (1996) Release Date: November 1, 1996 ( IMDb ). index of romeo and juliet 1996
— or use search to find scenes, songs, or cast details. This resource is a living document, updated as new materials surface from the film’s 25th+ anniversary editions. While the 1996 version is praised for its
The Verona Beach Archive: An Index of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet (1996) — or use search to find scenes, songs, or cast details