The Taming of the Shrew

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19671h 57m6.9(188 votes)

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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 eld…

The Taming of the Shrew (1967) is a comedy and romance film directed by Franco Zeffirelli. It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Natasha Pyne. The film runs for 1 hour 57 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 188 votes.

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Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor

Katharina

Richard Burton

Petruchio

Natasha Pyne

Bianca

Michael York

Lucentio

Cyril Cusack

Grumio

Michael Hordern

Baptista

Alfred Lynch

Tranio

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Where can I watch The Taming of the Shrew?

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Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Natasha Pyne, and Michael York, and was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

How long is The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes.

When did The Taming of the Shrew come out?

The Taming of the Shrew was released in 1967.

What genre is The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy and romance film.

Is The Taming of the Shrew worth watching?

The Taming of the Shrew holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.