The Taming of the Shrew(1967)
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Overview
Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$4M
Cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Katharina
Richard Burton
as Petruchio
Natasha Pyne
as Bianca
Michael York
as Lucentio
Cyril Cusack
as Grumio
Michael Hordern
as Baptista
Alfred Lynch
as Tranio
Alan Webb
as Gremio
Victor Spinetti
as Hortensio
Roy Holder
as Biondello
Mark Dignam
as Vincentio
Bice Valori
as The Widow
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1967
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Royal Films International • FAI
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Taming of the Shrew?▼
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What is The Taming of the Shrew about?▼
Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and released in 1967. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The Taming of the Shrew has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The cast of The Taming of the Shrew includes Elizabeth Taylor as Katharina, Richard Burton as Petruchio, Natasha Pyne as Bianca, Michael York as Lucentio, Cyril Cusack as Grumio and more.
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