The Taming of the Shrew (1967)

Directed by

Franco Zeffirelli

Genre

romantic comedy

Country

Italy, United States

Runtime

2h 02m

Rated

6

Rating

6.9 of 10 from 184 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A wealthy woman and a brash suitor engage in a battle of wills in 16th century Italy. The film follows their contentious courtship filled with clever wordplay and spirited arguments.

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What happens

The Taming of the Shrew is a 1967 historical romance 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. The Taming of the Shrew premiered with a Royal Film Performance on 27 February 1967. At the 40th Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction – Set Decoration. Burton was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Comedy or Musical, and the film was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. Burton and Taylor also received BAFTA nominations. This was one of three Shakespeare film adaptations directed by Zeffirelli, followed by Romeo and Juliet in 1968, and Hamlet in 1990. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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