Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting Q&A for Shakespeare Lives

[@julieteton7381]

I can still hear the youthfulness in Olivia's voice.

[@cashew515]

Sounds like a smoker!

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

I hear it in her laugh

[@beatle1956]

She has hit the wall.

[@ManPursueExcellence]

WesMan A long time ago mate 😂

[@trevorbatchelor3269]

Autumn Leaves not rlly, but she used to smoke the age i started, 14 im 16 now

[@VanessaButtino]

Her laugh has remained exactly the same and I love it!

[@suzanpeters1093]

Yes!

[@RandomIsMyLif3]

3:04 5:33

[@lauragill5422]

yes!! I noticed that too

[@meeeka]

Vanessa Buttino Her laugh is lighter now; before it was so deep and fudgy. Maybe it was the smoking.

[@laurenbornemann8201]

It's so sweet that Leonard keeps calling Olivia darling!

[@bumblebee3608]

Just watched their 1967 interview... Olivia still looks at Leonard as he speaks with the same intensity, and he still speaks of her as if she is ever his. They're beautiful, they made Romeo and Juliet their own.

[@maestroclassico5801]

They were drinking mimosas and Olivia was smoking......very casual.

[@jitkap2334]

@@maestroclassico5801 No PC world yet... just freedom...

[@officeyoga4679]

@@maestroclassico5801 I think they may have been high in that one too. They were very starry eyed.

[@hayatokuda]

@@maestroclassico5801 orange juice no

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Diane Berg Hahaha. I was about to say something about that 😆😂😭

[@edleslorelie5432]

I'm heartbroken that Olivia is gone. 73 is just too young.

[@myrzan6197]

Ya estaba en la 3ra edad. Los años pasan para todos.

[@monmothma3358]

I feel the same 😢 It wasn't in the headlines, either (not in my country, anyway), so it took two days before I found out. I'm honestly a bit shocked because I thought she was in good health, but I see she had breast cancer.

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

I have been crying so much

[@maryshroat4185]

I understand,me too,but then I've been a fan of her's and Leonard's- since I was about eleven years old. Feels almost like a favorite distant cousin you know but didn't get to always share time with, has passed,- a heartbreaking and personal feeling of loss,😢.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I’m heartbroken too and you’re right 73 is to young.

[@sophialynn469]

Now we know what Zac Efron will look like when he is older

[@soleil8726]

LMFAO

[@Kim-ss5bb]

I thought that when I saw the film very good looking man and she is so beautiful

[@ethan_sadboy]

I was thinking the same exact thing 👌

[@Risingofthephoenix]

Awww that's what I was thinking. All the good looking men will lose their looks 😪

[@erikgarciabat90]

Yes, him was the Zac Efron's 60s.

[@rovli816]

Two very talented beautiful people. The best Romeo and Juliet.

[@joeygonzo]

The ONLY Romeo and Juliet to me.

[@zcd.7262]

they were both *breathtakenly beautiful* in Romeo and Juliet, filmed when they were only 16 &17. Its *clear* from photos, interviews & the movie itself that *Leonard was passionately drawn to Olivia* Its a flame he's likely still carrying today. Olivia being a year younger, impetuous, childlike with agoraphobia *clung to Leonard for safety* through all the filming, post-production & publicity. So there was an *equal* depth of emotion between them. In the movie, this translated into the fury & desperation of young love. And it was the first time that romantic leads in a serious beloved classical drama were portrayed by such extremely beautiful young teen *unknowns* Olivia was the embodiment of saintly & gracious images seen in 13th century paintings, and Leonard tremoured gently throughout with romantic masculinity. No wonder the world remains enamored 50 yrs later.

[@kettylee1742]

They are the most beautiful couple

[@qwqive]

ZC D. She was 15 not 16

[@angelcastaneda529]

Diane, you’re referring to Claire Danes ;)

[@CristinaDavalos1127]

I was at this event in 2016. I got to meet Olivia finally in 2018 at a book signing at Barnes and Noble at the Grove. I've been following this movie since 1968 when I was 14. My mom took me to Hollywood to watch it. The following year I saw Olivia at a Shakespearen festival at UCLA. She passed away this last Friday, December 27th 2024. May she rest forever in paradise 🙏 💙 ✨️ ❤️ She will be missed 😢 💔

[@RobertoLorenzPianist]

So sweet how they are teasing each other all the time. Just like young lovers.

[@clivechiam]

RoLorenz you're cute

[@oblivion3630]

Clive Chiam oh wow thanks Kidding ik it was for him

[@2kdemiks816]

O B L I V I O N lol rip

[@ManPursueExcellence]

O B L I V I O N 😂

[@jacqueline6124]

Right

[@annalucinda8273]

I believe that Olivia and Leonard were *exactly* who Shakespeare envisaged for his masterpiece. There will never be a Romeo and Juliet to top Franco Zeffirelli's. WHAT a gift it was and is.

[@jeaninehogshead4710]

Yes!!!!!

[@MrMercurygirl]

💯♥️

[@JevRango]

Yes they were.

[@sharonkirkland5930]

I wish Shakespeare could have seen this movie !!!

[@Roselyn-x1g]

What a great interview! Since Olivia has sadly passed away, I just wanted to see her again. This interview is so light-hearted and charming. It's as if Romeo and Juliet never died but lived happily ever after. They are so lovely together after all these years.

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Nobody will ever make a better version of Romeo and Juliet than Zeffirelli’s. It was perfect in every way.

[@Strawberryglaze]

No one!

[@gladysbrown8449]

Agreed!

[@reginageorgeisnotsweet9046]

I agree and it's aged even better it has that old quality to it now that only adds to the old century setting.

[@JRobbySh]

No. They were talented and exactly the right age. As for the beauty, no one else comes close. Children at play.

[@dungdoan9987]

That's why the movie won Oscar. They were born for Romeo and Juliet, nobody else!

[@alexcao7900]

More than 5 decades passed, they are still the best Romeo & Juliet.

[@brydcsd]

Olivia is ageing gracefully. She looks stunning.

[@211FairyTale]

Best Romeo and Juliet EVER!!!

[@masterprophet8378]

Hands down!

[@fomalhauto]

I just finished watching it for the first time today. I enjoyed it. They had great chemistry, and they're both very attractive.

[@DaniloWings]

They had a soulmate friendship. Beautiful.

[@nguyenhuyluan2142]

Time passed so quickly. Best Romeo and Juliet.

[@sarmitereinholde6370]

🇱🇻🇱🇻♥️

[@whatwillbem6825]

EVER!

[@hahatoldyouso]

God bless you Olivia…. RIP the BEST Romeo and Juliet

[@temenuzhkamilanova]

1972, unforgettable. I was in love with his and her looks, clothes, moves, voices.....Timeless movie.....

[@aurazero0]

What Romeo and Juliet would look like if their story had a happy ending and they had grown old together

[@Strawberryglaze]

Good point.

[@jazzinikki01]

Awwww yeah

[@julieporter7805]

Now a wonderful old married couple. You can still their youthful looks in them.

[@dungdoan9987]

Oh no! Please don't ask that question 😆

[@rosemary702001]

What a sweet thought! They aged well over 5 centuries!!

[@brianpan6453]

Leonard whiting was physically beautiful beyond belief in 1968.

[@Strawberryglaze]

Yes he was. And she was a perfect in physical beauty too. I sat on the edge of my seat watching this movie.

[@keetahbrough]

yup

[@inkyguy]

Brian Pan, yes. I've always found him so beautiful at that time. Of course, he was only 17!

[@kevincrush859]

@@Strawberryglaze I watched this movie in '74 with the rest of my 8th grade classmates at our town's movie theater. Our teacher was sitting in the back and she said she got such a kick out of the boys reaction when Olivia leaned over the rail during the balcony scene. The boys, me included, had been sitting back in their chairs acting half-interested but that all changed to full-attention when this beautiful young woman simply bent over the rail...LOL.

[@zyxw2024]

I was age 14 going on 15 (just younger than them) in 1969 (it took 6 months after it was opened in NYC for the film to be released in my hometown movie theater on Long Island), when I saw Zeffirelli's film version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Absolutely blew my mind away, enriching my heart & soul. The film, West Side Story, too,

[@jmccann2702]

It’s like a nice parallel universe where Romeo and Juliet survive

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Jack McCann Time travel 🤣

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

Jack McCann Yes 🙌♥️

[@josecarranza7555]

No because it’s a movie and they lived in the renessiance ERA.

[@josecarranza7555]

No, because it’s a movie and they lived in the renaissance ERA. Wouldn’t make sense.

[@i9tokh]

@@josecarranza7555 no fucking way, really?

[@Aurora-lp9sn]

I just finished watching their 1967 interview and I cannot wrap my head around how fast times flies! They’re old now, but it only took me two clicks to travel 50+ years!!

[@jeanannleone7242]

Didn't you love in that interview how Leonard just stopped and looked at her and she returned his gaze. You could see how much he loved her.

[@margoh.9423]

Yes! This won't come out the way I intend but I watched this over and over again as a teenager in the 90s and romanticized my mother's teenage years when the movie actually came out. The makeup techniques and men's hairstyles used in the film were what everyone saw in current culture. Like some people can spot a car or a motorcycle and know the model and year, I identify decades and the passing of time within the past 100+ years of film style. The film/cinematography style of Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet very deeply connects me to the excitement and allure of the production and cast as if I was there in the late 60s, living through it with my mom. 💗

[@cap.b.]

I just had the same experience!!! It‘s crazy. Glad I‘m not the only one feeling that way

[@maryanntime9755]

I agree they both youthfull funky and beautiful and still is with age.

[@mariadelosangelesmarinbosc696]

"Rest now my beautiful Juliet no injustices can hurt you now. And the world will remember your beauty inside and out forever. Leonard" 💔🥀 Forever our Juliet, rest easy dear Olivia.

[@billbrimmer1739]

Fifty years later they are still amazingly attractive. Olivia still looks at him when a question is asked just like she did in the way back.How chemistry works with people is inexplicable. When it does , whether romantic or non-romantic, it’s magic.

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

53 years! C razy!

[@blueheaven4838]

@Bill Brimmer Very well said Sir. True to the bone.

[@jeanannleone7242]

Leonard has said in other interviews, that it was love t first sight when he saw Olivia and that he loved her very much. Olivia said they dated some. I don't think he has ever gotten over her. It is too bad they didn't end up together, but he seems happy with his wife and she with her husband, so I guess it turned out for the best. They are still very dear friends. she said in her book, that when they met again after many, many years, she saw his little boy smile and she "went down the rabbit hole" and started to cry. Leonard told her he understood and came to her and held her. She said the Romeo held his Juliet in a sweet embrace.

[@midnightchannel111]

She has such a darling laugh...

[@jacquelineklinges]

20:43 awww the way Leonard called Olivia “darling”, I love their strong friendship so much!! 🥹

[@sodabella]

She's still beautiful

[@riod43]

Yes, still. Just don't start smoking at 15...

[@KiraMendelsohn]

Her daughter looks just like her

[@AddBowIfGirl]

sodabella He isn’t.

[@Gemini053]

@@KiraMendelsohn I see more of her father than Olivia...To me Olivia has more sophisticated features, her face is strong, long and sharp and her daughter has a pouty soft face...I guess I have a thing for strong sophisticated faces.

[@rickphil2909]

@@Gemini053 look up Liza Soberano. She kinda looks like her

[@londonvon3795]

DAMN she' still look gorgeous. And this women was smokign at the age of 15 and drinking mimosa's!

[@auagfinder6541]

You can see the smoking habit in her teeth and face as an older person.

[@hayatokuda]

What is mimosa

[@auagfinder6541]

haya tokuda - Orange juice and Champagne = Mimosa

[@beachwanderer1938]

She quit smoking as an adult

[@fatroachandthinrodent1718]

she did weed too lmao, she was wild

[@caroledwards3289]

These two will always be romeo and juliet. The real romeo and juliet. They were geniune and beautiful but mostly natural to each other.

[@mariebell1811]

There will never be more perfect Romeo and Juliet.

[@rebekkad.2092]

These two made this film a work of art. Olivia had a perfect face. Her eyes were full of innocence. She was what I thought perfection looked like.

[@00xyz35]

She is stunning❤

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

Absolutely. Their youthful beauty was a work of art. Perfection.

[@nancynorton2088]

Me too!!

[@nicolaspezzangora]

...only Olivia could interpretate the Holy Mary in Jesus fiction always by Zeffirelli ....

[@evelynchew9590]

Of all the stars who ever walked Hollywood - her face is still the most breathtaking in its innocence and sweetness. I thought I had never seen a face so beautiful, and I think I still haven't. And it's wonderful that after 50 years their friendship is as strong as ever. She speaks up much more than she did in that 1968 interview, with a lot more confidence, and she's been through so much... but in a place like Hollywood, to have a friendship that lasted all this time - I think they have something special. Sometimes, platonic is more special ;)

[@angelcastaneda529]

And now Franco has passed away. As far as I’m concerned, he made the best adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy of star crossed lovers. RIP Olivia, our Juliet.

[@karenbogle]

Agree

[@valerinav.8122]

Yes...and chose HER of all women&actresses of the world to play the role of Mother of God.. And not every female can be chosen to play it.. Great Zefirelli..rest in peace and stay in glory..

[@FunnyLittleFrog]

He was a kiddie fiddler

[@AliceSzopinski]

Zefirelli was like now Coppola is -- perfect eye for perfect actors for perfect roles, from biggest to smallest

[@JevRango]

God bless Olivia Hussey. She was the best Juliet in the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet.

[@psyrmc]

They both age gracefully, this is inspiring.

[@annespan65]

Leonard's grin and Olivia's giggle have not changed a bit! So lovely to see them well and happy.

[@ilahildasissac1943]

I think Leonard was facing health issues prior to the interview. Glad he got better.

[@joannehack7588]

The most magnificent movie of my 16 year old life. Fast forward 50 years later,still the most magnificent movie of my life

[@karenberner7378]

It's so funny because I watched when Olivia and Leonard were teenagers and answering questions and Olivia still laughs the same and she still looks at Leonard the same. Love it!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@Libragirlma]

I lost count of how many times I went to the theater to see this movie when I was 14. Her laugh was the best. She still has it.

[@MDailey-v3v]

I was 9 yo in Dallas…13 times…and it wasn’t enough.

[@SHOCKSandSTRUTS]

True beauty never dies..Leonard and Olivia are as beautiful now, as they were 53 years ago.. ;-)

[@ennediend2865]

Young Leonard had that gentle sweet melancholy ... Old Leonard looks happy and cool. What an exceptional relationship they have... Love at each word and look , beautiful ❤️😘 God bless them.

[@Amblin80s]

The most incredibly lovely and comforting thing about this is that they are so close to each other after 50 years! They were the original Leo and Kate. I’m so happy seeing how sweet on Olivia Leonard is. They are both such wonderful actors and beautiful, funny people.

[@mrscp04]

They were both beautiful but Olivia's beauty was so captivating. I remember watching as a teen and feeling that passion before knowing it myself. As she said, perfect cast. Such elevated artistry. I'll have to watch again soon.

[@susana-andrianaavetisian5733]

And Leonard's beauty? When Juliet first sees Romeo without his mask.

[@Избранное-й3м]

Фильм-шедевр. Актеры были подобраны "навсегда". Другие экранизации не воспринимаю. Дзефирелли гений. И Нино Рота написал музыку удивительную. Юные Ромео и Джульетта совершенство красоты.

[@t.v.4551]

They couldn’t have choosen a better couple of young people for this movie! They were breathtakingly beautiful!

[@sameaston9587]

It still feels like they're a legit couple. My heart is just bursting!

[@ДонкаМалчева-й8ъ]

Жалко че няма превод интервюто

[@ladyrai76]

Olivia and Leonard in my eyes remain as the most beautiful and classiest of actors i have ever seen.

[@mytv89626]

Not classy at all to sue the studio that made you a star.

[@shilohauraable]

I'm 66 and believe this is the most beautiful movie I have ever seen. I remember being in a theater with a super large screen & the beauty & passion & music 🎶 just enveloped me! And that 1st scene with Romeo walking up the street, his friends call his name.... Romeo stops & looks up, full face filling that huge screen! The entire theater was suddenly one huge gasp as every girl in that auditorium immediately melted into Leonard's sky blue eyes and amazing sweet face. I will remember that one moment my entire life! That massive collective gasp! 😂 Oh, and blubbering like a baby at the end. And the music 🎶 🎶 🎶.... A movie of total perfection. So nice to see they have remained friends through all these years. ❤️

[@Ginny2708]

It's still happening, to 66 year old women.

[@memiller55]

I am 66 and was in love with Olivia Hussey, along with a whole generation of teenage boys.

[@angelacarroll9750]

Beautifully said 👏 A real love story ❤️

[@annette7881]

I thought it was so nice of them to pay tribute not only to Franco, but to many other crew members, that are usually left in the shadow. The way it came naturally, speaks a lot of them both, too.

[@mizvickycc]

These two actors can never be bested in the roles of Romeo and Juliet. This is a great interview, and Zeffirelli’s production of the film deserved all the recognition it got, and more! This beautiful movie will always be my favorite... My husband and I both loved the musical score, and used portions of it for our wedding!

[@RaymondHng]

The black-and-white MGM version had mature adult Leslie Norman and Normal Shearer in the title roles. Shearer's rival, Joan Crawford, saw the film and said to her friend, "I couldn't wait for those two old birds to die, could you?"

[@JRobbySh]

Will would have loved it.

[@manums-g6m]

What a lovely and unique lady. Wonderful. That voice is just unforgetable. Rome & Juliet is gorgeous, one of the best in film history. Great to see witness the long-lasting friendship between Olivia and Leonard. She is so right in saying "once you work with Zeffirelli, it's hard to work with someone else". Few understand this. Zeffirelli - just think : Romeo & Juliet, The Taming of The Shrew (R Burton and E Taylor), Brother Sun Sister Moon, and so on.

[@Empath_Doll]

A Masterpiece made by these beautiful actors...❤❤

[@matthewcrompton3014]

Vale Olivia, Her Portrayl of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet is my favourite - she was so beautiful in that role.

[@kenehlears7716]

I saw this at the theater when i was 13. Olivia took my breath away then and she still does today.the finest wine hasnt aged nearly as well as she has.and this movie was also the beginning of a life long love affair with Shakespeare.no other Romeo and Juliet come close to these two.thar chemistry is still there too,how amazing!!!

[@kenehlears7716]

@@HawkGirl0561 took my first real date to that movie.kinda embarrassed my self cause I couldn't take my eyes off the screen when she was on it😆😆😆

[@luizh.colecoes5667]

Yesterday I watched the movie Black Christmas for the first time just because of Olivia Hussey, an actress I've known since I was a child watching Jesus of Nazareth and Romeo and Juliet, two masterpieces of cinema. She made a mark with her talent as an actress and also with her unique and singular beauty. May she rest in peace!

[@laram5104]

She is adorable. He is still handsome .

[@heavyhitter2406]

@LMP3 just like you.

[@namelessmyers5688]

LMP3 🤣🤣

[@margomazzeo1680]

@LMP3 and you're still an unhappy troll..😂😂😂

[@kkorova]

I just wish they would get married

[@ТатьянаПавловна-в6я]

@@kkorova Принц один, конюх, повесится, если Олли и Лео поженятся, даже в 70 или 80 лет! Как я хочу, чтобы конюх это прочитал

[@zilch77]

I was at this event. Beautiful a very magical evening She calls on me briefly (17:34 min). Very excited and rather honored.

[@mattmcgill1302]

Gorgeous so she is!

[@katmontgomery7380]

Ciro Morales when was this event? I'm subscribed to your channel can you post whenever they will appear in CA? Would appreciate it much!

[@zilch77]

Hello Kat. This was in December 2016 in Santa Monica, California at the Aerotheatre. Will let you know what is next. Olivia already had a public signing of her book on 31 July 2018 in Los Angeles.

[@katmontgomery7380]

Ciro Morales TY! Sorry I missed it! ☹️ Hopefully I’ll be at the next event.

[@joycapulet]

ciro! i remember you from her facebook page. you and her have such a sweet bond :)

[@joaoantoniotelles3011]

This movie was so important in my teenage. I was 14 years old and loved it. Thirty years later, I showed it to my students. They loved it!

[@MARA1304]

me too …🥰🥰🥰

[@JoseEduardoNZ]

I love these two. I do think they look wonderful together. The best ever Romeo and Juliet.

[@cathiehicks5352]

I was 17 when I was visiting a friend in San Diego, they said Romeo and Juliet were playing at the cinema, so we went, Olivia Was gorgeous and Leonard so very handsome, you both were a beautiful couple, they could not have pick a better couple, It was so moving, so beautifully done, when the movie was over both of us had streams of tears running done our face. I will always love your movie

[@ТатьянаПавловна-в6я]

Леонард настолько красив, прексасен...... до жуткой боли. Аж в мозгах искры от этой боли. Бог.Бог.Бог. Оливия -Мадонна, Мадонна,Мадонна.........И истинная Женщина...... и в фильме, и в жизни....Досталось им обоим.......❤❤ Хоть так увидеть их вместе- веришь в чудо, а чудо -это действие- идти навстречу.

[@walterhellmuth7364]

This is rather lovely, seeing them together 50+ years later, like the alternate ending we all hoped for R&J. They are still really beautiful, both of them!!!

[@peggypieters661]

Closest of friends for 54 years; they communicate at least every 10 days with one another. So much history they share.

[@saratemp790]

So true. If R and J had lived, they would look like these two. And if we use these two actors as fantasy stand ins for the characters, we can see from how the actors talk here, they still seem to dig each other. So J & R would still having a loving happy flirty marriage into old age..

[@prte23lv1yha4lv]

olivias laugh makes me smile. she sounds just as she did at age 15. what a great movie. these two had great chemistry

[@victoranthony9037]

Their chemistry is impeccable. I could watch them speak for hours.

[@evilqueen90s00s]

What a beautiful lady she was. RIP Olivia! 😢😢❤❤❤

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

My heart is broken.. I have been crying for 3 days

[@evilqueen90s00s]

@ishtarbabylon4869 I was in shock too. She was gorgeous, tonight I'm gonna make a video about her. 😢😢

[@marishkaspirit]

i find it beautiful that is been more than 50 years and they are still close friends even tho they are also ex lovers. their friendship was stong all these years and is beautiful to see

[@judydavis7993]

Wow haven't seen either of these actors for so many years. They both look so great still. We were reading Romeo and Juliet in 9th grade English class. I was so bored. Then the movie came out and I fell in love with it and Leonard Whiting. We lived next door to a drive in movie. I walked over to see it every night for over a month. I can now quote it line for line. I even grew my hair out long to look like the beautiful Olivia Hussey. She has aged a lot better than I. But I had such a crush on Leonard. I have never seen a better version of Romeo and Juliet since. Thanks for the memories.

[@benjaminrippy9067]

Same. I watched this in my 9th grade English about a year ago, just looked this up now for some nostalgia. Even then I knew that this was probably the most remarkable cast ever in a movie, Olivia was gorgeous beyond belief and Leonard was practically a Greek god. But even the nurse and Mercutio and all the other characters were cast perfectly. And Zeffirelli directed it so well. It’s really one of those moments where you think about how the cards just completely fell into place for some event to happen. People talk about how remarkable it was that Washington and Adams and Jefferson and all the other founders were all in right place at the right time for the revolution to happen and be successful, and that was really the case for this movie as well. God’s plan I guess. This is by far the best movie adaptation of a Shakespeare play and there will never be another one like it.

[@colinbrown7021]

Judy Davis I was about 14 when this came out and my wonderful English teacher arranged for us to go to the cinema to see it! It was brilliant. I wish I had it on DVD.

[@vanessasamara5163]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@vanessasamara5163]

Lover

[@neenaeddie5272]

The fact that there hasn't been a serious challenge to this version speaks volumes. No one can compete with a masterpiece 💯💯❤

[@forsakenjones4695]

Baz Lurhmann's adaptation was good.

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

@@forsakenjones4695😅😅😅😅it was camp!

[@monmothma3358]

@@ishtarbabylon4869 Luhrmann's version? No, it was daring and original and had the best Romeo and Mercutio I've ever seen. Not the best Juliet though, that's still Olivia (RIP 😢).

[@LalasKitchenCo]

Leonard's laugh is so hearty, I can't help but laugh with him.

[@joycegibbs5267]

Olivia was so astonishingly beautiful at that time & still so classy. That film is just amazing & still makes me cry ❤

[@IRosamelia]

I love them. Leonard still loves Olivia a bit doesn't he?

[@robin_verona]

@@Helga7850 If I'd been Leonard, I'd have married her during the film.

[@patrickeffiom97]

We all do😘😘😘.

[@Anamamma1]

Robin Jackson she was 15

[@dinasun3]

She was so beautiful then and still is.

[@marydoe9060]

Helga Haper well she’s not a lesbian. She was only 15.

[@SuperStargazer666]

Their Romeo and Juliet was phenomenal. It brought to life the stunning beauty of Shakespeare.

[@voicegirl555]

Happy Birthday Olivia! She is 70 years old today and still a beauty! This is my favorite and I think the best version of Romeo and Juliet ever filmed. Thank you Oliva and Leonard, and thank you Franco Zeffirelli for this film!

[@IrinaKoposova-ky6gr]

17.04.1951.

[@ГалинаРоманова-ш7д]

Спустя столько лет, оба красавчики. Бесконечное уважение этой прекрасной паре!!!

[@СветланаСоколенкова-ш3й]

Сколько обаяния и искренности. Как только можно их не любить.

[@ТатьянаПавловна-в6я]

И помогают друг другу.

[@valerieverdi2730]

Thanks to this production of Romeo and Juliet thousands of my 9th grade English students fell in love with Shakespeare. There has never been a more enjoyable creation of these two young lovers.

[@klassicalmuzik]

Olivia just radiates pure perfection. She’s so beautiful inside and out.

[@cak8132]

How lovely to see them together again. They both look wonderful. Without a doubt, the best “Romeo and Juliet” I’ve ever seen. That movie made me realize that Shakespeare could be more accessible and not just something tedious you learned in school.

[@Canuckmom128]

I was 10.5 when Zeffirelli released this Masterwork. I had older sisters, so my parents let me go see it with them. What a gift, to be introduced to Shakespeare this way. I think I saw R&J at least a dozen times in the theatre (those were the days when a movie ran until people stopped buying tickets). I have a DVD of this, as well. The best Romeo and Juliet EVER. I mean, seriously - even after 50 years, the connection between these two friends is beyond beautiful. The supporting cast were excellent as well. Hard to believe some of the outrage over seeing Leonard’s bare bum - which would be tame for prime time, now. “What a time it was…a time it was…it was…a time of innocence…a time of confidences”. - Paul Simon

[@lillystryker8570]

Why are the camera angles so terrible? Lol.

[@RaymondHng]

@@mylillambs No crane to raise the cameras.

[@keristly]

I actually like it

[@evandetwiler2810]

Probably due to the theatre space. Possibly these aisle areas were the only proper areas for the camera

[@mscarolynnigro]

No Franco

[@user-uy5mf1ro9m]

Aha hahaha I'm dying that was so funny I'm laughing so hard 😐

[@rachelgreen669]

I love how she still has her girly giggle.

[@josecarranza7555]

That’s sexist.

[@sjhdkqudbrh5882]

@@josecarranza7555 tff?? you good bro..

[@ТатьянаПавловна-в6я]

Госпожа Оливия очень нервничает, очееньь, в ЕГО присутствии ......Сколько не видились? Год? ..Все говорит само за себя -ТЫ всегда моя любовь!....... И дрожь, даже в семьдесят. Я ее понимаю,хотя и не принимаю......Ол.всегда Его любит и это всегда трепет.......... но и соперничает, конечно, и снова проигрывет Его спокойствию. КАК ИНТЕРСНО НАБЛЮДАТЬ ЗА НИМИ..... КАК МОЛОДЫЕ........ БЛАГОДАРЮ КАНАЛ ЗА ЭТУ ПЕРЕДАЧУ💖

[@IrinaKoposova-ky6gr]

Мать Оливии была против их отношений. Он был из простой и бедной семьи...Оливия в день своего 20 летия вышла замуж за американца...

[@JaziaBhr]

Love her so much. May she rests in peace 🤍🕊️

[@janemartin2416]

Wonderful! Glad that they enjoyed a lifelong bond and friendship!♥♥

[@flakeyjake3339]

I was 13 when this movie came out and I thought it was the most romantic thing I'd ever seen. No VCRs back then, so I bought the soundtrack and listened to it so much that I, to this day, still have much of the play memorized. All of my girlfriends and myself were in love with Leonard Whiting.

[@larryspiller6633]

I still have an 8 track tape with the theme song. The movie and song were wonderful.

[@FannyPlusvi]

I did exactly the same! :-)

[@anawhite4852]

I was 14 when I watched it in a small theater nearby...14 times! It was in 1977 in Moscow where I still live and every time I saw that this movies was on in other theaters I was on my way to watch it again and again. I had no idea that the film was so popular and that the actors geve so many interviews and how they looked like in real life. Internet geve me this graet universe from the past making me as happy as I was falling in love and feeling like Juliet.

[@mikiokabe6689]

I was happy to see them after 50years from their fantastic performance. Thank you so much! I still remember the pure love of Romeo and Juliet.

[@toladep]

So happy they’re alive and older. They look great. Leonard was such a stud. Olivia looks gorgeous

[@normanrowe2831]

Still beautiful, still handsome, still the best Romero and Juliet, ever!

[@cerenb7909]

yesssss

[@bbell9179]

I saw this movie when a teen & thought my heart would burst looking at the beauty of these two! I’d never seen such beauty before.

[@MSYNGWIE12]

They are just like an old married couple- Leonard's comment about the "times"- the 1960's were fraught with the violence change often brings BUT those days also had a kind of grace, a genuine wish for humanity to come together, to heal- goodness. It isn't corny. I am so happy this film is shown in high schools, it has to make kids fall in love with iambic pentameter. I am STRUCK by how gracious these two are in their paying tribute to all the brilliant artists who contributed to the film. Classy people, then and now. Class. Thank you BFI and Olivia and Leonard. I know what I will be doing this afternoon in lieu of dreary housework- and I just finished a most moving novel by Maggie O'Farrell, Hamnet and Judith, about Shakespeare's wife and family.

[@castielcastiel8032]

The ending of this movie always make me cry no matter how many times I rewatch it !

[@martinmayhew145]

That was very moving that part, beautifully filmed. Miles better than the Leonardo one, he's too much of a cry baby

[@JessieMouse8]

I've always loved her laugh❤️...This version of Romeo and Juliet is, was and will always be my favorite one.

[@definitedoll]

Fun to see them together. They probably have been friends for years. They are still young enough. I wish them the best.

[@kat7047]

definitedoll they’re in their 70’s

[@ТатьянаПавловна-в6я]

Нет, не дружили, мучали друг друга, чуть успокоились с годами, с возрастом, но страсти Христовы все еще в НИХ обоих. Любовь их не ушла, а умереть эта Любовь просто не может.Она вечна, потому что Бог есть Любовь. Кто предает Любовь-предает Бога. Так что девочка Джульетта искупает все, что натворила.Кается,,,, в 70..... Иначе Рая не видать. Но Ромео ее простит, он же ее Бог, а Бог милостив.Как я их люблю ..........Они меня выличили этой передачей, и сейчас я счастлива в новой семье и в новой любви

[@Nataly_XX]

​@@ТатьянаПавловна-в6я и что между ними произошло ,можно узнать? Вашу версию

[@as_long_as_i_stay]

They still look and speak so beautifully 😍

[@11JohnBooker22]

I think we all know that they really did spend a unique time of their lives together in the most intimate way only two young lovers could have.....and that's wonderful.

[@Ridgid]

I can't believe it was 51 years when i first saw this movie. I was in the 10th grade and our English class was bused into a Boston theater and i have to say this movie blew me away..!! I had such a crush on Olivia....

[@blueskygal255]

I was 15 when this came out and it was HUGE like Titantic was years later. A young girl's dream.

[@kittycat-kg4dm]

She’s still so gorgeous and has such a young spirit- that’s what I want when I’m her age !

[@ElaineRebecca]

Honestly yes the Best Romeo and Juliet Movie !!!💛💛

[@mtdouthit1291]

Love how they remained close. They text each other like once every ten days!

[@renatawarec]

I was lucky enough to see this on the big screen when I was 12.the most beautiful movie ever made.ive never seen anything like that movie since.thank you for making it!!!

[@helenoflima]

Wowww! Lucky you! I am 27 and I wish I saw it on the big screen :(

[@oreo12ification]

I was so lucky to have seen this movie, as I was close in age to Juliet (actually Olivia’s age). It is one of the most of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen! I even bought the theme music to play - piano arrangement. There were no video copies to play on videocassette, but the film had a huge impact on popular culture. ❤️

[@donnahilton471]

Me, too!

[@davidblegen5182]

What a true delight to see them again after all these years! Romeo and Juliet is my favorite movie of all time! Love you Both!

[@Lulubelle545]

I like to imagine Romeo got there just a few minutes later, Juliet was alive and now they’re touring talking about their love story 😂😍

[@ТатьянаПавловна-в6я]

Обалдеть!!!!!!!!

[@jillcrato1680]

Much better ending than Shakespeare’s!

[@ScratchCatReikiASMR]

I love how they endearingly complement each other. So sweet.♥️

[@j.s.connolly8579]

WOW! She STILL Looks at him with wonder and... kind of a Love and Passion! I think they MUST have had something together because of doing this movie together?!

[@willkittwk]

I've seen her at Barnes and Nobles book store in Palmdale. Nobody recognizes her except me and one of the employees. It's pretty cool. She's a delightful lady.