Whitings bare buttocks and Husseys bare breasts, including her nipples and areolas, are briefly visible.

The lack of noticeable distinction defeats plaintiffs assertion.

If you look at the original, the photography of her breasts is quite specific and clear.

ROMEO AND JULIET, from left, Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, 1968

ROMEO AND JULIET, from left, Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, 1968Everett Collection

When she saw that, she felt it was really offensive.

She felt that it made the whole film appear lewd.

She felt that if Zeffirelli were alive, he never would have allowed that.

Romaine said he planned to recommend that his clients appeal the dismissal.

We do believe the court got it wrong, he said.

The actors challenge to that ruling was dismissed by the Court of Appeals on April 15, 2024.

Lawyers for Paramount had no comment after the ruling on Monday.