A modern adaptation of the classic love story, about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their feuding families, and take their own lives, moved to the futuristic urban backdrop of Verona Beach.

Accompanied by: Chapter index ([1] p. : ill.). Special features include: commentary by Baz Luhmann, Catherine Martin, Don McAlpine and Craig Pearce ; cinematographers gallery and scene studies by Don McAlpine ; director's gallery, go behind the scenes with Baz Luhrmann; cast and crew interviews ; design gallery, production stills narrated by Catehrine Martin; music videos; screenplay comparison excerpts; theatrical trailer, Tv spots. Originally released motion picture in 1996. Based on the classic play by William Shakespheare