Synopsis: 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.

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

Cast: Richard Burton, Michael Hordern, Natasha Pyne, Elizabeth Taylor

Theatrical Release Date: 1967

Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese (closed captioned in English)

Subtitles: Chinese (Mandarin Traditional), English (US), Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin Am), Thai

Screen Format: Widescreen

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

Run Time: 122 minutes (1 disc)

Special Features:

• Digitally Mastered Audio & Anamorphic Video
• Production Notes
• Interactive Menus
• Theatrical Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Talent Files
• Scene Selections

Distributor: Sony Pictures

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