Romeo and Juliet in Harlem

Jul 1, 2017

2h 8m

★ 0.0

Overview

The first Shakespeare feature film adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" with a complete cast of color that stays true to the language and storyline.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

TAG Films

Moon Shadow Films

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Cast

Capulet

Harry Lennix

Lady Capulet

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Juliet

Jasmine Carmichael

Romeo (as Hernando Caicedo)

Henry Caicedo

Tybalt

Langston Fishburne

Nurse

Erica Gimpel

Mercutio (as Vladimi Versailles)

Vladimir Versailles

Benvolia

Vicky Jeudy

Paris

Otoja Abit

Chief of Police (the Prince)

Paul Campbell

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