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Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis
Feature film. The Royal Ballet production of the Prokofiev ballet, choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan, opened at the Royal Opera House, London, in 1965. The film was made in a studio with the entire stage cast and used the original sets and costumes. John Lanchbery conducts the Royal Opera House Orchestra.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Video; Film. 16mm. col. 126 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 126 min.
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1966
Year of production
1966
Availability
Hire (film - Filmbank)
Sale (video - Dance Books)
Subjects
Dance
Keywords
ballet; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Romeo and Juliet

Credits

Director
Paul Czinner
Producer
Paul Czinner
Cinematographer
S.D. Onions
Music
Sergei Prokofiev
Costume
Nicholas Georgiadis
Choreographer
Kenneth MacMillan
Cast
Anthony Dowell 
Betty Kavanagh 
Christopher Newton (2) 
David Blair 
Derek Rencher 
Desmond Doyle 
Georgina Parkinson 
Gerd Larsen 
Julia Farron 
Leslie Edwards 
Margot Fonteyn 
Michael Somes 
Ronald Hynd 
Rudolf Nureyev 

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Poetic Films

Name

Royal Academy Productions

Distributor (Hire)

Name

Filmbankmedia

Email
info@filmbankmedia.com
Web
https://www.filmbankmedia.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 3866 6525
Address
1st Floor, 67-74 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QX
UK
Notes
The main source in the UK for hire of feature films for non-theatrical presentations. The extensive catalogue includes vintage classics, independent films and big blockbusters. Available on 16mm as well as VHS and DVD. Also provides advice on contractual matters.

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Dance Books Ltd

Web
http://www.dancebooks.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
01420 525 299
Address
Southwold
Isington Road
Binsted
GU34 4PH
Hampshire
 

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