Romeo and Juliet in Harlem

The first Shakespeare feature film adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" with a complete cast of color that stays true to the language and storyline.

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Harry Lennix

Capulet

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Lady Capulet

Jasmine Carmichael

Juliet

Henry Caicedo

Romeo (as Hernando Caicedo)

Langston Fishburne

Tybalt

Erica Gimpel

Nurse

Vladimir Versailles

Mercutio (as Vladimi Versailles)

Vicky Jeudy

Benvolia

Otoja Abit

Paris

Paul Campbell

Chief of Police (the Prince)

Directing

Aleta Chappelle

Director

Writing

Aleta Chappelle

Screenplay

William Shakespeare

Theatre Play

Directing

Aleta Chappelle

Director

Writing

Aleta Chappelle

Screenplay

William Shakespeare

Theatre Play