These can either be loosely or actually based off of the play. Romanoff and juliet dvd, 2014 for sale online ebay. As the two world powers plunge desperately into such diplomatic activities as spying, bribery, and wiretapping, the general arranges an independence day ceremony and has the young. Jan 04, 2016 scenes of peter ustinov in romanoff and juliet 1961 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit. Romanoff and juliet is a 1961 american technicolor romantic comedy film adaptation of the play romanoff and juliet, which was itself loosely. Ustinov is the president of a 5 mile square country called concordia, no one else in the world seems to have a clue where it is, at a u. Approved 1h 43min comedy 8 june 1961 usa a tiny, otherwise inconsequential and powerless european country called concordia holds the deciding vote in a crucial united nations resolution. The general arranges for the children of the us and russian ambassadors to. Sandra dee and rik van nutter in romanoff and juliet 1961. 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. Determined to remain neutral, he fosters a romance between juliet moulsworth, the american ambassadors daughter, and igor romanoff, son of the russian ambassador. A campaign of persuasion is launched to sway concordia to one side or another, but the canny general wants to keep his country neutral, so he schemes to introduce the russian ambassadors son igor romanoff john gavin to juliet moulsworth sandra dee, the daughter of the u. Romanoff and juliet 1961 tcm intro geofiction comedies. The general arranges for the children of the us and russian ambassadors to fall in love.
Romanoff and juliet, an australian television adaptation. Romanoff and juliet manufactured on demand, ntsc format on. Vinyl 7 ron goodwin and his concert orchestra theme from romanoff and juliet 1961, vinyl discogs. Sandra dee john gavin romanoff and juliet 1961 japan. Romanoff and juliet is a 1961 american technicolor romantic comedy film adaptation of the. Princess olga andreevna romanoff born 8 april 1950 is a russian princess and descendant of the house of romanov. Four colonels performed 1951, romanoff and juliet 1956. Romanoff and juliet 1961 dvd, romanoff and juliet 1961 dvd.
With peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavin, akim tamiroff. Nov 04, 2015 an ambassador from a postagestamp republic plays matchmaker for the children of soviet and u. Russias ambassador, a member of the romanoff family, has a son igor who falls in love with juliet, the daughter of the us diplomat. Romanoff and juliet is a 1964 australian television play based on the play by peter ustinov it was part of wednesday theatre. Its obvious it is done for box office and dee has little to do but be pretty. This movie had john gavin, sandra dee in the lead roles of the film premise no data available. Romanoff and juliet 1961 directed by peter ustinov. Romanoff and juliet is a small film with modest pleasures. Shakepeare plot with the political atmosphere that was simmering in 1961. We combine multiple purchases once payments are completed. However, in this instance, it uses only the basic premise of the shakespearean play and the love story actually takes a backseat to the politicking. Peter ustinov went the auteur route as writer, director, producer, and star of this cold war farce, based on his play and very similar to the equally wellregarded the mouse that roared 1959.
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. Romanoff and juliet is a 1961 american technicolor romantic comedy film. Speaking of tammy, tell me true, it is available on dvd in a boxed set from mcauniversal that includes tammy and. Sandra dee and john gavin in romanoff and juliet 1961. It has languished, mostly forgotten, in the years since its release, though its gentle pleasures shouldnt be underestimated. The focus of her career shifted when she appeared opposite peter ustinov on the london stage in no sign of the dove in 1953, marrying the actordirectorplaywright the following year they divorced in 1971 and starring opposite him on stage and in the 1961 version of his hit comedy romanoff and juliet. Romanoff and juliet, dvd, manufactured on demand, ntsc format, comedyclassic, 025192243189. From 1961 comes a cute little cold war story written, directed and starring the wonderful peter ustinov. Overview of romanoff and juliet, 1961, directed by peter ustinov, with peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavin, at turner classic movies. Romanoff and juliet 1961 west side story 1961 romeo and juliet the royal ballet 1966 romeo and juliet zeffirelli 1968 romeo and juliet baz luhrmann 1998 pgmust have approval from parents lion king 2. School for secrets 1946 was the first of several films starring, written, and directed by ustinov. 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.
Jan 15, 2016 scenes of sandra dee in romanoff and juliet 1961 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit. The great advantage of history is that it is adaptable. 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. Romanoff and juliet 1961 dvd, romanoff and juliet 1961. Calculated based on members top movie list and ratings. Peter ustinov, romanoff and juliet book 1956 film 1961 freitag, 07. Peter ustinov, romanoff and juliet book 1956 film 1961 cold war fiction. Australian tv drama was relatively rare at the time. 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. Filmcraves top movies of 1961 includes romanoff and juliet, stop me before i kill. Romanoff and juliet, a film by peter ustinov based on his play romanoff and juliet 1964 film, an australian television adaptation disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term.
Some of the satiric toxin has gone out of peter ustinovs romanoff and juliet in its cinemetamorphosis, but enough of the comic chemistry remains. Overview for suzanne cloutier turner classic movies. Peter ustinov went the auteur route as writer, director, producer, and. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title romanoff and juliet. Ustinov stars as the leader of a tiny, fictional european country, concordia, which. Romanoff and juliet, a film by peter ustinov based on his play. Elizabeth allen played juliet and edward atienza played romanoff.
Romanoff and juliet 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Romanoff and juliet is a film directed by peter ustinov with peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavin, akim tamiroff, year. Shakespeareanstyle romance between the two attractive young people inevitably ensues, much to the chagrin of their home countries and the generals. Ustinov recreated his original broadway role for the film. In this devilishly clever political comedy, peter ustinov who also wrote the screenplay is the president of the very small, madeup country of concordia and finds himself in a position to cast the deciding vote for or against a proposed bill in united nations. Romanoff and juliet is an english movie directed by peter ustinov released in the year 1961. Peter ustinov and edward atienza recreated their stage role in the film and. It is an adaptation and modernization of william shakespeares tragedy romeo and juliet. Sandra dee and john gavin in romanoff and juliet 1961 sandra dee in romanoff and. 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. Romanoff and juliet 1961 dvd, romanoff and juliet 1961 dvd, peter ustinov, sandra dee, akim tamiroff, shakespeare, shakespeares romeo and juliet. Romanoff and juliet 1961 writer, director, and star peter ustinovs 1961 cold war parable romanoff and juliet is one of those pictures thats so much of its own time, it doesnt quite fit into any other. Romanoff and juliet is one of best movie released on 8 june 1961 starring peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavin, akim tamiroff, alix talton. She is the president of the romanov family association.
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. Even in 1961, noone really believed that good sense, love and sheer niceness could save us all, but, oh, it was a sweet dream to harbour. Romanoff and juliet 1961 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Top movies of 1961 list, best movies 1961 page 16 by. Like west side story, this is a 1961 film adaptation of a successful broadway play which was itself based on romeo and juliet. Peter ustinov wrote the screenplay, directed, and starred in the film. The 1961 film of romanoff and juliet released by universal found peter ustinov again receiving two award nominations, one from the directors guild of america, plus a golden berlin bear nomination at the berlin film festival. For booking information click here to find out whats in store for the rest of this season click here business address.
The film is pretty and kindhearted and extremely funny, and ustinovs lovely performance is supported by equally good ones by his old radiocomedy partner, peter jones, and by akim tamiroff and. It costarred john gavin as igor and sandra dee as juliet. From 1961 comes a cute little cold war story written, directed and starring the. Romanoff and juliet original, play, comedy, broadway opened in new york city oct 10, 1957 and played through sep, 1958. Romanoff and juliet play, a 1956 play by peter ustinov romanoff and juliet film, a 1961 film by peter ustinov based on his play romanoff and juliet 1964 film, a 1964 australian television adaptation. Written and directed by ustinov from his 1956 play, this is yet another film that.
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 and juliet by william shakespeare, released by universal pictures. Satirical, comedic, wise and witty, and this movie romanoff and juliet is a wonderful example. A tiny, otherwise inconsequential and powerless european country called concordia holds the deciding vote in a crucial united nations resolution. Jan 12, 2016 scenes of romanoff and juliet 1961 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit. The item is carefully removed from a vintage japan movie magazine. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. 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. This movie directed by peter ustinov whom known as an famous movie director and have directed many interesting movies with great story telling. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Nov 29, 2015 scenes of akim tamiroff in romanoff and juliet 1961 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit.
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