Main title from The Taming of the Shrew (1967) (6)

The Taming of the Shrew

(1967)

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| Film | Italy | Colour | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 2h 2min |
U
| Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Cyril Cusack | Director: Franco Zeffirelli

Petruchio violently tames his shrewish wife

In the war between the sexes, there always comes a time to surrender- unconditionally!

Cast

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British actor, Richard Burton
Petruchio
Cyril Cusack
Grumio
Michael Hordern
Baptista
Alfred Lynch
Tranio
Alan Webb
Gremio
Giancarlo Cobelli
The Priest
Vernon Dobtcheff
Pedant
Ken Parry
Tailor
Anthony Gardner
Haberdasher
Natasha Pyne
Bianca
Michael York
Lucentio
Victor Spinetti
Hortensio
Roy Holder
Biondello
Mark Dignam
Vincentio
Bice Valori
The Widow
Tina Perna
Complementary role
Alberto Bonucci
Nathaniel
Milena Vukotic
Complementary role
Alfredo Bianchini
Complementary role
Valentino Macchi
Complementary role
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Reviews

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Busy version of one of Shakespeareโ€™s more proletarian comedies; the words in this case take second place to violent action and rioting colour. (Halliwellโ€™s)

Pictures

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Main title from The Taming of the Shrew (1967) (6)

Production

(3)
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
William Shakespeare
Writer (play)
Paul Dehn
Writer (screen play by)

Companies

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Columbia Pictures
Production company
F.A.I.
Production company
Royal Films International
Production company
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Distribution company