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Lead Actors In Franco Zeffirelli’S ‘Romeo And Juliet’ Sue Over Nude Scene
The two lead actors in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film ‘Romeo and Juliet’ are suing over the nude scene they shot when they were teens. Olivia Hussey, now 71, and Leonard Whiting, 72, filed a lawsuit...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 January 2023
Leonard Whiting & Olivia Hussey To Reteam In Romeo & Juliet Revamp
The stars of filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 Shakespeare film classic Romeo & Juliet are reuniting to play the tragic heroine's parents in a modern take on the romantic tragedy.Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey haven't acted...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2014
Juno's Ellen Page To Take On Jane Eyre
Ellen Page is to star as Jane Eyre in a new adaptation of the Charlotte Bronte novel.The Juno star will put her headstrong talents into the role of Bronte's governess heroine in the BBC Films...
By Contributor on 07 May 2008
Zeffirelli Had Homosexual Experiences At Catholic School
Italian movie legend FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI first became aware of his homosexual orientation when he became the object of a priest's affection while attending Catholic school in Florence. The ROMEO AND JULIET director insists he wasn't...
By WENN on 20 November 2006
Zeffirelli: 'Callas Was Murdered'
Opera legend MARIA CALLAS was murdered for her $9 million (GBP5 million) fortune, according to film director FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI. Zeffirelli, who has made a film of the soprano's last days called CALLAS FOREVER, is...
By WENN on 28 November 2004
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