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Overview

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Director:

Franco Zeffirelli

Writers:

William Shakespeare (play)
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Release Date:

8 March 1967 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance more

Tagline:

A romantic film amorously devoted to every man who ever gave the back of his hand to his beloved...and to every woman who deserved it! more

Plot:

Brutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Pertuchio tames his wealthy shrewish wife, Katharina. full summary | full synopsis

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Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations more

User Comments:

Excellent more (34 total)


Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:

La bisbetica domata (Italy)
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Runtime:

122 min

Country:

Italy | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (1973 UK re-release) | Mono | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm prints)

Company:

F.A.I. more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Franco Zeffirelli originally proposed this film as a vehicle for Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. more

Goofs:

Anachronisms: When Petruchio asks for Katharina's hand, he makes a globe rotate. But the continents are perfectly drawn on it while the action is clearly set in the 15th century. more

Quotes:

Petruchio: 'Tis the mind that makes the body rich. more

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Greatest American Hero: The Hit Car (#1.2)" (1981) more


FAQ

Is this film not somewhat misogynistic?
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8 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
Excellent, 22 October 1999
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Author: J. P. Sagen from Charleston, SC

The best 'Hollywood' (via Italy) ever did for Shakespear. Burton and Taylor were married at the time and played off exceptionally well together. Finally, Elizabeth Taylor in her final speach once again established herself as an actress over being a just celebrity.

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