Romanoff and Juliet (film)
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| Directed by | Peter Ustinov |
| Produced by | Walter Thompson |
| Written by | Peter Ustinov |
| Starring | Peter Ustinov Sandra Dee John Gavin |
| Music by | Mario Nascimbene |
| Cinematography | Robert Krasker |
| Edited by | Renzo Lucidi |
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Pavla Productions
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Romanoff and Juliet is a 1961 American film adaptation of the play Romanoff and Juliet, which was itself loosely based on Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, released by Universal Pictures. Peter Ustinov wrote the screenplay, directed, and starred in the film. It co-starred John Gavin as Igor and Sandra Dee as Juliet.
A vote in the United Nations is deadlocked. The deciding vote goes to the obscure European republic of Concordia, whose President abstains because he does not understand the issues at play.
Juliet Moulsworth is being courted by a young man called Freddie. She goes to live in Concordia, where her father is ambassador. She falls in love with Igor Romanoff, the son of the Russian ambassador to Concordia.
The film was shot in Italy.
Ustinov was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 11th Berlin International Film Festival and the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures.
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