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8 March 1967 (USA) moreTagline:
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! morePlot:
Brutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Pertuchio tames his wealthy shrewish wife, Katharina. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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colourful Shakespeare moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Elizabeth Taylor | ... | Katharina |
 | 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 |
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122 minLanguage:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:PG | Iceland:L | Australia:G | Finland:S | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:U | West Germany:6Filming Locations:
Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica Studios, Rome, Lazio, ItalyFun Stuff
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The fifth of eleven films that Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton starred in together. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Petruchio arrives on a horse for his wedding, a security guard dressed in black is seen in the background. moreQuotes:
Katherina: Asses are made to bear, and so are you!Petruchio: Women are made to bear, and so are you!
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Shakespeare's bawdy comedy was perhaps the perfect vehicle for the Burtons four years into their real-life stormy marriage. Although Liz Taylor had no experience of playing ‘the bard' she is actually entertaining as Kate, that fiery girl who has no intention of becoming any man's plaything or possession. Richard Burton is on surer ground as Petruchio and doesn't disappoint, this is a rip-roaring performance and one of his best.
In Zeffirelli's cast we also see Michael Hordern, Cyril Cusack, Natasha Pyne (as Kate's sister Bianca), and Michael York (making his film debut as Bianca's suitor). The action can drag a bit when away from the leads (who always did tend to swamp other players in their movies), but the wit and mischief of the original play shines through. My only quibble would be with Kate's final speech. Interesting that Taylor plays it this way, but my guess is that it isn't the end of the bumpy ride for these two!