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The Taming of the Shrew (1967)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorKatharina
  • Photo of Richard BurtonRichard BurtonPetruchio
  • Photo of Natasha PyneNatasha PyneBianca
  • Photo of Michael YorkMichael YorkLucentio
  • Photo of Cyril CusackCyril CusackGrumio
  • Photo of Michael HordernMichael HordernBaptista
  • Photo of Alfred LynchAlfred LynchTranio
  • Photo of Alan WebbAlan WebbGremio
  • Photo of Victor SpinettiVictor SpinettiHortensio
  • Photo of Roy HolderRoy HolderBiondello

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