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Romeo and Juliet Actors Sue Paramount Over Nudity in 1968 Movie

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Romeo and Juliet Actors Sue Paramount Over Nudity in 1968 Movie
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JAN 2023
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story last updated FEB 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

This lawsuit is the result of unresolved wounds caused by exploitation. Zeffirelli's predatory infatuation with a young Bruce Robinson — who played Benvolio in the 1968 movie — has already been noted, but this was only part of the unprofessional and inappropriate film making practices behind Romeo and Juliet. A lot is riding on the lawsuit, which may see many more stand up for how they were historically treated in Hollywood.

Guardian

Narrative B

Hussey previously commented in 2018 that the nude scene wasn't a big deal, and even called for greater understanding of the context of nudity within European films at the time of Romeo and Juliet's production. The words may well undermine the suit as, although it is undeniable that both actors were minors and the case will likely make it to jury, allegations that the actors felt the filming was exploitative have not been consistent.

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