The Taming of the Shrew Movie Information

Movie Information

Overall Rank: 3059

Average Rating: 2.8/4

# of Ratings: 31

Theatrical Release Date: 03/08/1967

Language: English

Genre: Comedy, Drama

MPAA Rating: NR

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

Actors: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Cyril Cusack, Michael Hordern, Alfred Lynch, Alan Webb

Plot: A rich merchant announces that his young daughter, Bianca, will remain unwed until her older sister, hellish shrew Katharina is wed. While Lucentio poses as a tutor to be close to Biana, another suitor, Hortensio, convinces newly-arrived scoundrel Petruchio to pursue Katharina as a challenge. -- Chris Kavan

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Rating of
3/4

Ichabod Crane - wrote on 04/03/2009

A fine adaptation of one of Shakespeare's better plays. It is aware that it is suppose to be funny and it successful enough in a classic way. Both Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor play their roles perfectly and the supporters are all good too.

Rating of
2/4

Allison - wrote on 09/14/2007

My dad showed us kids this movie and said all women should be tamed and children too.

Rating of
2.5/4

frenchfreyteetor - wrote on 09/03/2007

This was a really good movie. It was a good adaptaion of one of Shakespeare better stories. Also this stars a young and pretty Elizabeth Taylor.

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