Romeo y Julieta

Sep 2, 1943

1h 40m

★ 6.3

Overview

Verona's peace is disturbed by the rivalry between noble families: the Montesco and the Capuleto, irreconcilable enemies. The two families have continued fighting to make life unbearable in the Italian town. The Prince of Verona informs the chiefs that the two families respond with their lives if there are new struggles. At a ball in honor of Juliet, the daughter of Capuleto, incidentally meets Romeo, son of Montesco. Both fall in love immediately, not knowing that their love is impossible.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

POSA Films

Romeo y Julieta Trailers

Cast

Romeo

Cantinflas

Julieta

María Elena Marqués

Fray Lorenzo

Ángel Garasa

Capulet

Andrés Soler

Lady Capulet

Emma Roldán

Paris

José Baviera

(uncredited)

Pedro Elviro

(uncredited)

Conchita Gentil Arcos

(uncredited)

Rafael Icardo

(uncredited)

Tito Junco

(uncredited)

Manuel Noriega

(uncredited)

José Ortiz de Zárate

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