The Taming of the Shrew (1967) 7.0
Brutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Petruchio tames his wealthy shrewish wife, Katharina. Director:Franco Zeffirelli |
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The Taming of the Shrew (1967) 7.0
Brutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Petruchio tames his wealthy shrewish wife, Katharina. Director:Franco Zeffirelli |
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| Elizabeth Taylor | ... | ||
| Richard Burton | ... | ||
| Cyril Cusack | ... | ||
| Michael Hordern | ... | ||
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Alfred Lynch | ... | |
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Alan Webb | ... | |
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Giancarlo Cobelli | ... |
The Priest
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... | ||
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Ken Parry | ... | |
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Anthony Gardner | ... | |
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Natasha Pyne | ... | |
| Michael York | ... | ||
| Victor Spinetti | ... | ||
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Roy Holder | ... | |
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Mark Dignam | ... | |
Baptista, a rich Paduan merchant, announces that his fair young daughter, Bianca, will remain unwed until her older sister, Katharina, a hellish shrew, has wed. Lucentio, a student and the son of a wealthy Pisan merchant, has fallen in love with Bianca. He poses as a tutor of music and poetry to gain entrance to the Baptista household and to be near Bianca. Meanwhile, Petruchio, a fortune-hunting scoundrel from Verona, arrives in Padua, hoping to capture a wealthy wife. Hortensio, another suitor of Bianca, directs Petruchio's attention to Katharina. When Hortensio warns him about Katharina's scolding tongue and fiery temper, Petruchio is challenged and resolves to capture her love. Hortensio and another suitor of Bianca, Gremio, agree to cover Petruchio's costs as he pursues Katharina. Written by alfiehitchie
Liz and Dick, you gotta love them in this...somehow you feel you may be getting more insight into their personal life than intended. One of the great things about this film is that it's made Shakespeare accessible to many more folks who might not have even bothered otherwise. Zefferili does for Shakespeare what Emeril does for cuisine--makes it entertaining while keeping all the quality. And what a fun production--great costumes, a young Michael York, lots of sexy repartee. A good choice for a snowy night when you'd rather stay in. It keeps you pretty entertained throughout, simplifies some of the plot intricacies. One drawback is that Miss Taylor appears to be a little long in the tooth to be playing a young, never-married, girl.