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The Taming of the Shrew

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The Taming of the Shrew

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The Taming of the Shrew is a 1967 period romantic comedy film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, based on William Shakespeare’s play about a courtship between two strong-willed people in 16th-century Italy. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor (who also produced) as Kate and Richard Burton as Petruchio, who were both nominated for BAFTA Awards for their acting. It features Cyril Cusack, Michael Hordern, Michael York, and Victor Spinetti in supporting roles.

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1967 · 1h 57m · Comedy · Romance

TMDB 6.9/10 (185 votes)

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.

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

Box office $8M worldwide

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Franco ZeffirelliDirector

Elizabeth Tayloras Katharina

Richard Burtonas Petruchio

Natasha Pyneas Bianca

Michael Yorkas Lucentio