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The Taming of the Shrew (U)

Shakespeare on Screen

Taming of the Shrew

The chemistry between real-life married couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is palpable in this popular Shakespeare adaptation.

Franco Zeffirelli's rambunctious version of Shakespeare's comedy of courtship is a classic that must be seen on this big screen, for the chemistry between real-life married couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton

Baptisa Minola (Michael Hordern) is a rich merchant who has two daughters, attempting to marry off his two daughters; however, he will marry off his youngest, only if someone will marry his eldest, the sharp-tongued Katharina (Taylor).

A lusty young nobleman, Petruchio (Burton), takes on the challenge of taming and marrying her.

Italy 1967 Dir Franco Zeffirelli 122 min

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