Controversial Rating Distinctions
The film was once rated G in the United States, but was later re-rated PG primarily because of a nude scene featuring Hussey. Zeffirelli had to get permission for Hussey to appear nude in the film as she was only 15 years old at the time. Hussey wasn't legally allowed to attend the London premiere of the film, because she was under 18 at the time and the film contained a nude scene, even though she was the one who appeared nude. Leonard Whiting (Romeo), a 17-year-old subject of Great Britain at the time of the filming, was of legal age in Britain and did not need permission. Italy, where the film was made, has similar age laws.
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