The Taming of the Shrew
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Synopsis
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.
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The Taming of The Shrew (1967) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-09
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor
Katharina
Richard Burton
Petruchio
Natasha Pyne
Bianca
Michael York
Lucentio
Cyril Cusack
Grumio
Michael Hordern
Baptista
Alfred Lynch
Tranio
Alan Webb
Gremio
Victor Spinetti
Hortensio
Roy Holder
Biondello
Mark Dignam
Vincentio
Bice Valori
The Widow
Giancarlo Cobelli
The Priest
Vernon Dobtcheff
Pedant
Ken Parry
Tailor
Anthony Gardner
Haberdasher
Tina Perna
Alberto Bonucci
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 20, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Paul Dehn, Franco Zeffirelli
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Royal Films International, FAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Paul Dehn, Franco Zeffirelli, William Shakespeare
Nino Rota
Oswald Morris
Peter Taylor
Franco Zeffirelli, Richard McWhorter, Richard Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Franco Zeffirelli
Producer
Lorenzo Mongiardino
Production Design
Paul Dehn
Screenplay
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Franco Zeffirelli
Screenplay
Peter Taylor
Editor
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Richard Burton
Producer
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
John DeCuir
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Taming of the Shrew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Taming of the Shrew about?
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.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
The principal cast of The Taming of the Shrew includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Natasha Pyne, Michael York, Cyril Cusack.
When was The Taming of the Shrew released and how long is it?
The Taming of the Shrew was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Taming of the Shrew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Taming of the Shrew was composed by Nino Rota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).