Renato Castellani's rendering of this tragedy is my all-time favorite version. Using on-location settings and magnificent costumes and art direction, this presentation is without peer.
Laurence Harvey is perfect as the young Romeo. He brings genuine love and pathos to his character that is heart-rending.
Susan Shentall's gives the most intelligent and moving execution of this challenging role I've ever witnessed. She, like Harvey, overcome minor matters of age to make these characters their own.
Who could be a better nurse than the great Flora Robson, or Norman Wooland a finer Paris?
Roman Vlad's original score is wonderful, and he's composed a Gallilard that becomes a haunting motif as it's reprised throughout in different variations.
If only a digitalized restoration could be done on this great work, that would make everything complete.
Laurence Harvey is perfect as the young Romeo. He brings genuine love and pathos to his character that is heart-rending.
Susan Shentall's gives the most intelligent and moving execution of this challenging role I've ever witnessed. She, like Harvey, overcome minor matters of age to make these characters their own.
Who could be a better nurse than the great Flora Robson, or Norman Wooland a finer Paris?
Roman Vlad's original score is wonderful, and he's composed a Gallilard that becomes a haunting motif as it's reprised throughout in different variations.
If only a digitalized restoration could be done on this great work, that would make everything complete.