The Taming of the Shrew |  | Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Actors: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Cyril Cusack, Michael Hordern, Alfred Lynch
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 4494
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Georgian (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled), Thai (Subtitled), Portuguese (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 122 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: 01109
ISBN: 0767828003
UPC: 043396011090
EAN: 9780767828000
ASIN: B00000JL7T
Theatrical Release Date: March 8, 1967
Release Date: October 26, 1999
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Liz and Dick (a.k.a. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton) almost seemed to be importing the psychodramas of their marriage into this 1967 film (of course, the same was true of every film they made together). Adapted from Shakespeare's play and directed by Franco Zeffirelli (Romeo and Juliet) with his usual eye for sumptuousness, this version of Taming features a particularly boisterous, bawdy, fun performance by its stars. Composer Nino Rota--best known for scoring several of Fellini's best-known works--received a National Board of Reviews award for his vivid soundtrack. --Tom Keogh
Product Description
SHAKESPEARE'S FIERCELY FUNNY BATTLE OF THE SEXES. SPECIAL FEATURES: WIDESCREEN VERSION, MONO SOUND, LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, SUBTITLES: ENGLISH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, CHINESE, KOREAN, AND THAI, TALENT FILES AND THEATRICAL TRAILER.
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 Taming of the Shrew November 21, 2009
Denis E. Quinlan (Asheville, NC)
Shakespeare himself would have been proud to view this outstanding production. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton are at their very best in this rendition of a very human tale that blends humor and pathos with a thoughtful reflection on relationships between the sexes. This will remain a long time favorite of mine, and I can say without qualification it is one of the best DVD investments I have ever made.
Taming of the Screw October 25, 2009
Joan P. Edwards
CLASSIC MOVIE !!!! Glad I have the chance to have it in my home.
Great Movie October 23, 2009
S. Thomas (Michigan)
It's a great movie adaptation. Burton is especially charismatic as Petrucchio, stealing every scene. Taylor is less mesmerizing as Katerina, as the role really calls for a younger actress--but she manages as well as possible under an age handicap.
The Taming of the Shrew August 24, 2009
Verna M. Hailey (Anaheim Hills, CA United States)
Liz Taylor and Richard Burton together in the best film they ever made together, in my opinion. I can't rent this from the video shop anymore. I had to add it to my collection. Lucky to be able to do it. Thank you.
 Lifesaver... June 2, 2009
Fox Four GIB
The Taming of the Shrew Daughter's school assignment was the "The Shrew" and she could not understand the play in written form (learning difficulties) nor the BBC version from the library. I recalled how much I had enjoyed the Burton-Taylor version and so we ordered it. She totally got this version. And in the bargain I got reacquainted with one of my favorite performances...Bottom Line: She passed, had fun (and actually like the Bard's comedy), and now I have this classic in my collection. What could be better?
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