--- product_id: 22848937 title: "Romanoff and Juliet" brand: "peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavinpeter ustinov" price: "NZ$52" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/22848937-romanoff-and-juliet store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Romanoff and Juliet **Brand:** peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavinpeter ustinov **Price:** NZ$52 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Romanoff and Juliet by peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavinpeter ustinov - **How much does it cost?** NZ$52 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/22848937-romanoff-and-juliet) ## Best For - peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavinpeter ustinov enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted peter ustinov, sandra dee, john gavinpeter ustinov brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Two-time Academy Award winner Peter Ustinov wrote, directed and stars in Romanoff and Juliet with the unforgettable Sandra Dee. Set during the Cold War, this charming comedy based on Shakespeare's classic love story follows a tiny European country's President (Ustinov) who holds the deciding vote in a United Nations' debate. Determined to remain neutral, he orchestrates a romance between the American ambassador's daughter (Dee) and the Russian ambassador's son (John Gavin). If the two opposing world powers can't successfully join forces, there just may be a plague on both their houses! ## Product Details - **Genre:** Comedy - **Format:** NTSC - **Contributor:** Peter Ustinov, Peter Ustinov, Sandra Dee, John Gavin - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 43 minutes ## Images ![Romanoff and Juliet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91xiWwXobgL.jpg) ![Romanoff and Juliet - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91D7drb897L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Romeo and Juliet in the cold war *by T***T on Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2014* While tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union rise, in the small European republic of Concordia, its President (Peter Ustinov) decides to play matchmaker to the American ambassador's daughter (Sandra Dee) and the Russian ambassador's son (John Gavin). Written and directed by Ustinov from his 1956 play, this is yet another film that shows nothing dates faster than topicality. While all the U.S. vs. Russians humor was very current and newsworthy at the time, today the jokes have all the relevance of a Bob Hope monologue on one of his 1960s TV specials. Take away the jokes and you're left with an anemic loose updating of Shakespeare's tale of two young lovers from opposing families. There are still sporadic moments like a family dinner in the Soviet ambassador's home where everyone is paranoid about spying on each other that bring a few chuckles but mostly it just fizzles. In a bit of irony, Gavin who plays the Russian ambassador's son eventually became the U.S. ambassador to Mexico during the Reagan administration. With Akim Tamiroff, Alix Talton, Tamara Shayne, Rik Van Nutter (THUNDERBALL) and Suzanne Cloutier (Mrs. Ustinov at the time).Unfortunately the Universal DVD-r MOD is presented in a full frame transfer rather than its original wide screen aspect ratio. The transfer is a bit on the soft side. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this For Ages! *by H***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015* Wonderful and sweet, this film is a true classic. A tiny country initially overlooked by all the bigger nations until it suddenly holds the important vote in a UN initiative, now finds itself wooed by both the US and Russia with promises of aid the little country neither needs nor wants. Peter Ustinov, as the country's leader, is delightfully adept at walking the political tightrope with much good humor. The funny subplot of the romance between the US ambassador's daughter and the Russian ambassador's son is what gives the film its title. The plot is in many ways a nostalgic look at a simpler, more peaceful time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars It would be nice if this missing footage could be restored to the ... *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2015* A treat for Sandra Dee fans. The only problem with this print is that it appears to be missing a scene at the end where the two lovers meet in the garden. I remember seeing this scene in a Canadian broadcast of the movie. It would be nice if this missing footage could be restored to the American version. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/22848937-romanoff-and-juliet](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/22848937-romanoff-and-juliet) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*