Alan Webb, Alfred Lynch, Carl Marotte
Brutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Pertuchio tames his wealthy shrewish wife, Katharina.
Directed by: Artie Mandelberg, Franco Zeffirelli
Release Date: February 27, 1967
DVD Release Date: September 23, 2003
Stats: 302 reviews
I love this version of Shakepeare's Taming of the Shrew...well I am partial to one of my fav's being in this...Liz Taylor. Richard Burton and Liz Taylor were not just great offscreen but onscreen together as well. My favorite film teaming Burton and Taylor for sure!
Like Cleopatra, Burton & Taylor have awesome chemistry...but this movie really takes the cake! And it's Shakespeare!
Despite being one of Taylor's best roles, the film itself suffers somewhat - but not enough to hinder the process of its viewing.
The film stars real-life husband and wife Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, then the hottest celebrity couple in the world.
The themes of male chauvinism and feminism which underpin the comedic plot are brought out in a way that would have made the film instantly relevant t...( read more)
Only Zeffirelli could excise most of the dialogue from a Shakespearean play the way he did here. Liz and Dick are great together and Liz looks fabulous... but I just couldn't get into it. Not a huge fan of Shakespeare though - I was waiting for Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson t...( read more)
well that was A surprise the film was brilliant indeed.the two most enjoyable hours that i have spent in front of a screen.great film with Elizabeth in one of her best performances
ammusing... but liz was a little too crazy, in my opinion. and like any movie that you have to watch in school, it was slightly boring.
funny, but a little boring.
Zeffirelli at his hilltop symposium.Enticing and uplifting in most parts,Shakespeare would be utterly pleased from the final result no matter how theatrical it appears.There's faith on the endless bout of the sexes and a reconciliation in a (assured) comedic matter.Costumes and a...( read more)
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