The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

The motion picture they were made for!

6.9 /10 180 votes
March 8, 1967 1h 57m Released

Storyline

Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.

Key Information

Director Franco Zeffirelli
Writers Franco Zeffirelli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Studio Columbia Pictures
Rating 6.9/10
Language EN
Budget $4,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Katharina

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Petruchio

Natasha Pyne

Natasha Pyne

Bianca

Michael York

Michael York

Lucentio

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Grumio

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Baptista

Alfred Lynch

Alfred Lynch

Tranio

Alan Webb

Alan Webb

Gremio

Victor Spinetti

Victor Spinetti

Hortensio

Roy Holder

Roy Holder

Biondello

Mark Dignam

Mark Dignam

Vincentio

Bice Valori

Bice Valori

The Widow

Frequently Asked Questions

The Taming of the Shrew was released on March 8, 1967.

The runtime of The Taming of the Shrew is 1h 57m.

The Taming of the Shrew is a Comedy, Romance movie.

The Taming of the Shrew has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Taming of the Shrew is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

The main cast of The Taming of the Shrew includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Natasha Pyne.

The Taming of the Shrew is originally in English.