The Taming of the Shrew (1942)
- Original title
- La bisbetica domata
- Directed by
- Ferdinando Maria Poggioli
- Genre
- comedy film
- Country
- Italy
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Rating
- 7.5 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A rich woman is stubborn and argumentative so a determined suitor uses clever tricks to win her over. This version updates Shakespeare's play to present day Rome.
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What happens
The Taming of the Shrew (Italian: La bisbetica domata) is a 1942 Italian comedy film directed by Ferdinando Maria Poggioli and starring Amedeo Nazzari, Lilia Silvi and Lauro Gazzolo. It is based on William Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew, with the setting updated to modern-day Rome. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Gastone Medin and Mario Rappini. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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