The Taming Of The Shrew
- 1967 film
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The Taming Of The Shrew
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor star in The Taming Of The Shrew, a vibrant and bawdy adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal romantic comedy from director Franco Zeffirelli.
Nobleman Baptista (Michael Hordern) seeks husbands for his two daughters. Bianca (Natasha Pyne) has no trouble attracting suitors, but the headstrong and acerbic Kate (Taylor) drives men away... until the nobleman Petruchio (Burton) is inspired by a sizeable dowry to take on the challenge.
This lavish production's all-star cast is rounded out by Cyril Cusack, Michael York, Alan Webb, and Victor Spinetti, and features a lush soundtrack by the great Nino Rota.
Newly remastered with the original mono audio soundtrack, this is the UK premiere release in HD.
First released: Monday 21st July 2025
Extra features
- Audio commentary with film historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson (2025)
- Matthew Sweet on The Taming Of The Shrew (2025): The broadcaster and writer examines the background behind the film's production
- Royal Film Performance screening (1967): Newsreel footage capturing an audience of special guests, including Princess Margaret and a who's who of British cinema greats
- French premiere (1967): Newsreel footage of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton attending the film's Paris premiere
- Original theatrical trailer
- Teaser trailer
- Image gallery of promotional and publicity material
- Limited edition exclusive booklet with new essay by Bethan Roberts, a contemporary on-set report by John Francis Taylor, an overview of critical responses, and film credits
Blu-ray New- Distributor: Powerhouse Films
- Region: B
- Discs: 1
- Minutes: 122
- Subtitles: English
- Catalogue: PHILE466B
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