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The Taming Of The Shrew (1967)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Cyril Cusack, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton
Published ID: 1192
UPC: 043396011090,
Plot: Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of William Shakespeare's {-The Taming of the Shrew} is a zesty version of the classic comedy, highlighted by performances by Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor and Nino Rota's score. Instead of simply filming a play, Zeffirelli turned Shakespeare's text into a lively, cinematic movie, with sweeping sets and cinematography. Set in Padua, Italy in the late 1500s, the story concerns the shy Bianca (Natasha Pyne) and the mean-spirited Katarina (Elizabeth Taylor), the two daughters of a rich merchant named Baptista (Michael Hordern). Though Bianca is being courted by a number of young men, Baptista announces that she may not marry until Katarina is wed. None of the men in town are willing to marry Katarina, so Bianca remains unwed, even as more suitors--such as Lucentio (Michael York), a student who begins working as a tutor in the Hordern household just so he can be near Bianca--line up to wed the maiden. No man approaches Katarina until Petruchio (Richard Burton--a wanderer who arrived in Padua just to find a rich wife--falls in love with her. After an intense, occasionally furious, courtship, Katarina eventually agrees to marry him, and they move to Petruchio's shoddy house, which is located outside of the city. Following the wedding, Lucentio reveals that he is not a student, but instead the son of one of the most respected men in town. Lucentio gets permission to marry Bianca and a mild-mannered Katarina shows up at the wedding, giving advice to her sister on how to be a good wife. The Taming of the Shrew received Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design, and opened the British Royal Film Festival. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
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Taming of the Screw
Added 10/25/2009
CLASSIC MOVIE !!!! Glad I have the chance to have it in my home.
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Great Movie
Added 10/23/2009
It's a great movie adaptation. Burton is especially charismatic as Petrucchio, stealing every scene. Taylor is less mesmerizing as Katerina, as the role really calls for a younger actress--but she manages as well as possible under an age handicap.
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The Taming of the Shrew
Added 8/24/2009
Liz Taylor and Richard Burton together in the best film they ever made together, in my opinion. I can't rent this from the video shop anymore. I had to add it to my collection. Lucky to be able to do it. Thank you.
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Lifesaver...
Added 6/2/2009
The Taming of the Shrew Daughter's school assignment was the "The Shrew" and she could not understand the play in written form (learning difficulties) nor the BBC version from the library. I recalled how much I had enjoyed the Burton-Taylor version and so we ordered it. She totally got this version. And in the bargain I got reacquainted with one of my favorite performances...Bottom Line: She passed, had fun (and actually like the Bard's comedy), and now I have this classic in my collection. What could be better?
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Classic
Added 3/30/2009
I purchase this video for a Shakespeare class and it is wonderful! Makes the actual book easier to follow once you viewed this film first.
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Taming of the Screw
Added 10/25/2009
CLASSIC MOVIE !!!! Glad I have the chance to have it in my home.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great Movie
Added 10/23/2009
It's a great movie adaptation. Burton is especially charismatic as Petrucchio, stealing every scene. Taylor is less mesmerizing as Katerina, as the role really calls for a younger actress--but she manages as well as possible under an age handicap.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Taming of the Shrew
Added 8/24/2009
Liz Taylor and Richard Burton together in the best film they ever made together, in my opinion. I can't rent this from the video shop anymore. I had to add it to my collection. Lucky to be able to do it. Thank you.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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