Romanoff and Juliet (film)
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Peter Ustinov |
| Produced by |
Peter Ustinov associate Walter Thompson |
| Written by | Peter Ustinov |
| Starring | Peter Ustinov |
| Music by | Mario Nascimbene |
| Cinematography | Robert Krasker |
| Edited by | Renzo Lucidi |
Production company |
Pavla Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal International |
Release dates |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Romanoff and Juliet is a 1961 American film adaptation of the play of the same name, which was itself based on Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, released by Universal Pictures. Peter Ustinov wrote the screenplay, directed, and starred in the film. It co-starred John Gavin as Igor and Sandra Dee as Juliet.
Plot
A vote in the United Nations is deadlocked. The deciding vote goes to the obscure European republic of Concordia, whose President abstains because he does not understand the issues at play.
Juliet Moulsworth is in love with a young man called Freddie. She goes to live in Concordia, where her father is ambassador. She falls in love with Igor Romanoff, the son of the Russian ambassador to Concordia.
Cast
- Peter Ustinov as The General
- Sandra Dee as Juliet Moulsworth
- John Gavin as Igor Romanoff
- Akim Tamiroff as Vadim Romanoff
- Tamara Shayne as Evdokia Romanoff
- Alix Talton as Beulah
- Rik Van Nutter as Freddie
- John Phillips as Hooper Moulsworth
- Peter Jones as Otto
- Tamara Shayne as Evdokia Romanoff
- Suzanne Cloutier as Marfa Zlotochienka
Production
Ustinov first performed the play in 1956.[1] The film was shot in Italy.[2]
Awards
Ustinov was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 11th Berlin International Film Festival[3] and the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures.
References
- ↑ Ustinov Directing Self in Own Film: 'Romanoff and Juliet' Starts; an Interlude With Tina Louise Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 09 June 1960: A13.
- ↑ 'ROMANOFF' AND OTHER ITALIAN FILM MATTERS By ROBERT F. HAWKINS. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 24 July 1960: X5.
- ↑ "IMDB.com: Awards for Romanoff and Juliet". imdb.com. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
External links
- Romanoff and Juliet at the Internet Movie Database
- Page on film at Sandradeefans.com
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