I was expecting a play much closer to shakespeares romeo and juliet, but the cover flap description rightly terms this broadly paraphrased. Romanoff and juliet is a 1961 american technicolor romantic comedy film adaptation of the play romanoff and juliet, which was itself loosely based on romeo. What makes it special is that there is an overwhelming sense of romance in the film too. Romanoff and juliet, a film by peter ustinov based on his play. A tiny, otherwise inconsequential and powerless european country called concordia holds the deciding vote in a crucial united nations resolution. Romanoff and juliet dvd, 2014 for sale online ebay. Waggoner tags film scripts based on romeo and juliet, lion king 2 based on romeo and juliet, romanoff and juliet script, romeo and juliet script, romeo and juliet scripts, underworld based on romeo and juliet. Search results for romanoff and juliet dvd netflix. I have a vhs broadcast copy, but i really wanted a dvd of this dated but marvelous movie. A clumsy, misguided, instantly dated adaptation of romeo and juliet set during a fictional equivalent of the cold war. Set during the cold war, this charming comedy based on shakespeares classic love story follows a tiny european countrys president ustinov who.
Available for unauthorized download on several online. Peter ustinov went the auteur route as writer, director, producer, and. Before romanoff and juliet was a movie, it was a successful stage play, first in london and then on broadway. Romanoff and juliet 1961 cast and crew the united nations holds a vote that will tip the balance of power during the cold war to either the united states or the soviet union.
Peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavin peter ustinov. Message to our customers to help do our part during these uncertain times in the world and to help encourage social distancing. Romanoff and juliet ran first on the london stage and then for 389 performances during 195758 on broadway. Romanoff and juliet 1961 with english subtitles on dvd. Publication date 1958 topics english drama publisher. A tiny but otherwise inconsequential and powerless european country called concordia holds the deciding vote in a crucial united nations resolution. I started to watch romanoff and juliet on tcm on november 2, 2015, and was disappointed that tcm broadcast the pan and scan version of this widescreen. Satirical, comedic, wise and witty, and this movie romanoff and juliet is a wonderful example. Its obvious it is done for box office and dee has little to do but be pretty. Romanoff and juliet original, play, comedy, broadway opened in new york city oct 10, 1957 and played through sep, 1958. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Peter ustinov full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This is what you get when a director makes the kind of film id want to see. A very intelligent and deep satire, at that, which gets just about everything right. If you like romanoff and juliet you are looking for movies about with politics, diplomacy and shakespeares romeo and juliet themes of comedy genre shot in usa. Romanoff and juliet is a film directed by peter ustinov with peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavin, akim tamiroff, year.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Romanoff and juliet 1 hours and 43 minutes movie a romeo and juliet inspired cold war satire starring, written and directed by peter ustinov. Russias ambassador, a member of the romanoff family, has a son igor who falls in love with juliet, the daughter of the us diplomat. The play is a beautifully clever satire, but without the kind of viciousness that sometimes accompanies satires. Find your next favorite and similar movies in two steps. I have been looking for romanoff and juliet since it came out. Perhaps its undeniable charm is a bit too mild for many people, but for those who appreciate a clever film that delicately blends both romance and satire will find romanoff quite winning. Set during the cold war, this charming comedy based on shakespeares classic love story follows a tiny european countrys president ustinov who holds the deciding vote in a united nations debate. Some of the satiric toxin has gone out of peter ustinovs romanoff and juliet in its cinemetamorphosis, but enough of the comic chemistry remains.
Peter ustinov list of movies and tv shows tv guide. It costarred john gavin as igor and sandra dee as juliet. It is both a lighthearted comedy and an excellent satire of both the us and the soviet union. Sluggish, frivolous, but oddly charming in its commitment to what director peter ustinov presumably sees as. These dvds will play on any dvd player anywhere in the world region free. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title romanoff and juliet. Peter ustinov wrote the screenplay, directed, and starred in the film. We at have lowered the cost of all store items for a limited time. Romanoff and juliet 1961 directed by peter ustinov.
Romanoff and juliet is a 1961 american technicolor romantic comedy film adaptation of the play romanoff and juliet, which was itself loosely. Romanoff and juliet is a small film with modest pleasures. Scenes of romanoff and juliet 1961 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit. Peter ustinov was a genius and the cast is marvelous. Drama critics here have welcomed romanoff and juliet as a. Romanoff and juliet 1961 the united nations holds a vote that will tip the balance of power during the cold war to either the united states or the soviet union. A comic spoof of the cold war, it is set in the small mythical mideuropean country of concordia, whose leader is wooed by the united states and the soviet union, each one wanting him as an ally.
Romanoff and juliet is one of best movie released on 8 june 1961 starring peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavin, akim tamiroff, alix talton. His career as a dramatist continued, his bestknown play being romanoff and juliet 1956. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing romanoff and juliet near you. The general arranges for the children of the us and russian ambassadors to fall in love. Romanoff and juliet is a 1961 american technicolor romantic comedy film adaptation of the. This movie directed by peter ustinov whom known as an famous movie director and have directed many interesting movies with great story telling. In 1956, a brief notice in the new york times described the plays reception in london. Twotime academy award winner peter ustinov wrote, directed and stars in romanoff and juliet with the unforgettable sandra dee. Romanoff and juliet play wikipedia republished wiki 2. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Romanoff and juliet 1961 plot summary 1 a tiny, otherwise inconsequential and powerless european country called concordia holds the deciding vote in a crucial united nations resolution. This sale is for romanoff and juliet 1961 with english subtitles on dvd. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. With judith arthy, laurence beck, sheila florance, eric reiman.
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