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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 9780767828000
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0767828003
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 26, 1999
Running Time: 122 minutes
Sales Rank: 3256
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: March 08, 1967
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Product Description:
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton sparkle and amuse as Katharina and Petruchio in William Shakespeare's comic look at male chauvinism and women's lib in the 16th century. Petruchio a poverty-stricken gentleman from Verona journeys to Padua in search of a wealthy wife. There he encounters the fiery Katharina a self-willed shrew who leads Petruchio on a merry chase before he successfully circumvents her attempts to avoid marriage. Their honeymoon becomes a humorous battle of wit and insult with Kate as determined to maintain her independence as Petruchio is to 'tame' her. When the embattled couple returns to Padua Kate helps Petruchio win a wager that his is the most obedient of wives. But in reality the shrewish Kate has found a more effective way to dominate her mate.System Requirements:Running Time: 121 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/CLASSIC Rating: NR UPC: 043396011090 Manufacturer No: 01109
Amazon.com essential video:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Its just a movie.
And that is all it is. You get the Taylor and Burton being their big star selves. You get very good supporting performances. You get a signature big plush production from Franco Zeffirelli. You also get a very skimpy serving of Shakespeare to go with the heaping plate of stars and stuff. I would be surprised if I did an actual count and found half the text in the movie script. Large sections of the primary story line and even key speeches, such as Kate's final speech about duty to husbands ... Read More
Rating:  - The Taming of the Shrew
Taming of the Shrew by Franco Zeffirelli allows its viewers to experience the epoch, in which the drama develops. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor bring the drama and the essence of comedy to this production. Again, Zeffirelli invited us through this espectacular production to be part of his own experience and luxury that overwealms ourselves.
Rating: - wonderful
This is probably my favorite Shakespear redition. I love to see Burton and Taylor play off of each other.
Rating: - Beautiful but stupid
The color cinematography in this Zefferelli opus is gorgeous, but the depiction of Katherine, the "shrew" of the title, is utterly ludicrous. Poor Liz Taylor spends the first hour with virtually no dialogue beyond scrams of rage. Why mount a movie of one of Shakespare's comedies if you're going to gag one of his most enchantingly verbal women? Listen to a cast recording of "Kiss Me, Kate" instead; at least Cole Porter used some of the Bard's language.
Rating: - My problem is with Shakespeare, not the movie.
The movie is gorgeous to watch and listen to, and the acting is great. I would have enjoyed this movie a lot more if about a month ago I hadn't happened to have been reading some books on abusive men and their distorted perceptions of female realities. I know that Taylor & Burton are playing caricatures. The problem is, there is truth in caricatures. For some reason it is supposed to be funny when the man chases his hoped for bride, does a full body restraint on her, painfully twists her ... Read More
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