The Taming of the Shrew (1967) The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew ★★★½ 1967 A lavish screen version of the classic Shakespearean comedy. Burton and Taylor are violently physical and perfectly cast as the battling Katherine and Petruchio. At the time the film was made, Burton and Taylor were having their own marital problems, which not only added an inner fire to their performances, but sent the interested moviegoers to the theatres in droves. 122m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. IT Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Michael York, Michael Hordern, Cyril Cusack; Director: Franco Zeffirelli; Writer: Franco Zeffirelli; Writer: Oswald Morris; Cameo: Nino Rota.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1967
Length (in minutes) 122
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD, Wide.
Filmed In Italy
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Richard Burton
Actor Michael York
Actor Cyril Cusack
Actor Michael Hordern
Actor Elizabeth Taylor
Cameo Nino Rota
Cinematographer Oswald Morris
Director Franco Zeffirelli
Writer Franco Zeffirelli