In Verona, Italy the Montagues and the Capulets are bitter enemies. The Capulets throw an affair inviting everyone but the Montagues. The Capulets daughter, Juliet finds an attraction to one certain guest. The guest, Romeo, is a Montague. Romeo sees Juliet in the gala affair; he whispers, "She doth teaches the torches to burn bright." He gives passionately kisses her on her hand behind the pillar. At that moment it was love. Romeo and Juliet wed and lived in their own world of love, passion, denial, love lost, sacrifice and unconditional love.

Franco Zeffirelli had a great choice of people to cast in his movie. People didn't know what to think when he cast two teens as the leading roles. He cast Leonard Whiting as the spontaneous lover, Romeo. Olivia Hassey was cast as the attractive and stunning Juliet. At times they shined...