Tromeo and Juliet (1996)
Release Year: 1996
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Tromeo & Juliet, トロメオ&ジュリエット, Тромео и Джульетта, Tromeo y Julieta
Director: James Gunn, Lloyd Kaufman
Writer: William Shakespeare, Andrew Deemer, Jason Green, James Gunn, Lloyd Kaufman
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Co-Producer: Jonathan Foster, Robert Hersov
Executive Producer: Daniel Laikind, Grant Quasha, Robert Schiller
Companies: Troma Entertainment
Budget: 350.000
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Keywords
Keywords: romeo & juliet
Story
All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo and Juliet as they travel through Manhattan's underground in search of climactic love, violence and the American Way.
Summary
In a punk-infused adaptation of "Romeo & Juliet," Tromeo and Juliet navigate Manhattan's gritty underbelly in pursuit of passionate love, intense violence, and the American Dream. This irreverent film blends Shakespearean tragedy with raw, modern sensibilities, delivering an impactful, bawdy, humorous, and ultimately romantic cinematic experience that echoes the visceral impact of Elizabethan theatre. Expect body piercing, kinky sex, car crashes, and a fresh take on timeless themes.
