This is the most known rendition from the Sixties based on the classic play by William Shakespeare including great cast as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton along with a fine plethora of secondaries. It contains exquisite cinematography, being shot on evocative Italian locations and studios .The plot is well known, as the youngest daughter: Natasha Pyne of a wealthy aristocrat: Michael Hordern, is not allowed to marry until his eldest daughter: Elizabeth Taylor, but the latter is extremely headstrong to be betrothed. This task seems to be impossible because of her shrewish demeanor. But with the sudden arrival of the lusty Richard Burton, a suitor in search for fortune, things change, as he agrees to court her when is told of her wit and beauty. A romantic film amorously devoted to every man who ever gave the back of his hand to his beloved...and to every woman who deserved it! A motion picture for every man who ever gave the back of his hand to this beloved... and for every woman who deserved it. Which takes a lot of people! In the war between the sexes, there always comes a time for unconditional surrender. In the war between the sexes, there always comes a time to surrender- unconditionally!.The motion picture they were made for!
A decent adaptation, it was all movement, arguments, action, energy, fast fun and being selected for the 1967 Royal Performance Film. Big budget movie with sensational settings from Lorenzo Mongiardino, gorgeous photography by Oswald Morris, spectacular production design, sensitive musical score by the magnificent Italian composer Nino Rota conducted by Carlo Savina and glamorous gowns from Danilo Donati. The fantastic duo of protagonists are terrific: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor who produced as well, both of whom at the time of their extreme splendor. They are well accompanied by a stunning support cast, such as: Michael York, Cry Cusack, Michael Hordern, Alfred Lynch, Alan Webb, Vernon Dobtcheff, Victor Spinetti, among others. The motion picture was well written and directed by Franco Zeffirelli. He was a production designer and director, especially known for this The taming of shrew (1967), Romeo and Juliet (1968), La traviata (1982) , Champion , Jane Eyre , Endless Love , Hamlet , Otello , Turandot , Sparrow , Callas Forever and the TV series Jesus of Nazareth . Received a Special 1962 Tony Award "for designs and direction of the Old Vic's 'Romeo and Juliet'." The following year, in 1963, he was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Scenic Designer for "The Lady of the Camellias." Being one of eight Italians to have been nominated for the Academy Award for 'Best Director'. Rating : 7/10. Worthwhile watching , better than average .
Other versions of this classic story is as follows: vintage silent rendition 1929 by Sam Taylor with Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks. La fierecilla domada 1956 by León Klimowski with Carmen Sevilla, Alberto Closas. The Taming of the shrew 1976 by Kirk Browning with Mark Singer, Harry Hamlin, Al White. The Taming of the Shrew 1980 with Sarah Badel, John Cleese, Frank Thornton, Jonathan Cecil, Susan Penhaligon .
A decent adaptation, it was all movement, arguments, action, energy, fast fun and being selected for the 1967 Royal Performance Film. Big budget movie with sensational settings from Lorenzo Mongiardino, gorgeous photography by Oswald Morris, spectacular production design, sensitive musical score by the magnificent Italian composer Nino Rota conducted by Carlo Savina and glamorous gowns from Danilo Donati. The fantastic duo of protagonists are terrific: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor who produced as well, both of whom at the time of their extreme splendor. They are well accompanied by a stunning support cast, such as: Michael York, Cry Cusack, Michael Hordern, Alfred Lynch, Alan Webb, Vernon Dobtcheff, Victor Spinetti, among others. The motion picture was well written and directed by Franco Zeffirelli. He was a production designer and director, especially known for this The taming of shrew (1967), Romeo and Juliet (1968), La traviata (1982) , Champion , Jane Eyre , Endless Love , Hamlet , Otello , Turandot , Sparrow , Callas Forever and the TV series Jesus of Nazareth . Received a Special 1962 Tony Award "for designs and direction of the Old Vic's 'Romeo and Juliet'." The following year, in 1963, he was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Scenic Designer for "The Lady of the Camellias." Being one of eight Italians to have been nominated for the Academy Award for 'Best Director'. Rating : 7/10. Worthwhile watching , better than average .
Other versions of this classic story is as follows: vintage silent rendition 1929 by Sam Taylor with Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks. La fierecilla domada 1956 by León Klimowski with Carmen Sevilla, Alberto Closas. The Taming of the shrew 1976 by Kirk Browning with Mark Singer, Harry Hamlin, Al White. The Taming of the Shrew 1980 with Sarah Badel, John Cleese, Frank Thornton, Jonathan Cecil, Susan Penhaligon .