Stars Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey are suing Paramount Pictures over a nude bedroom scene from the 1968 film.
Romeo and JulietdirectorFranco Zeffirelli’s son has spoken out against thesexual exploitation lawsuitfiled bystarsLeonard WhitingandOlivia Hussey.
The finished film included images of Hussey’s breasts and Whiting’s buttocks.
Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey in ‘Romeo and Juliet’.Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
They are seeking damages believed to be in excess of $500 million.
Reps for both actors and Paramount have not responded to EW’s request for comment on the lawsuit.
Franco Zeffirelli.Leonardo Cendamo/Getty
