Movie "The Taming of the Shrew" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Taming of the Shrew"

Baptista (Michael Hordern), a rich Paduan merchant, announces that his fair young daughter, Bianca (Natasha Pyne), will remain unwed until her older sister, Katharina (Elizabeth Taylor), a hellish shrew, has wed. Lucentio (Michael York), a student and the son of a wealthy Pisan merchant, has fallen in love with Bianca. He poses as a tutor of music and poetry to gain entrance to the Baptista household and to be near Bianca. Meanwhile, Petruchio (Richard Burton), a fortune-hunting scoundrel from Verona, arrives in Padua, hoping to capture a wealthy wife. Hortensio (Victor Spinetti), another suitor of Bianca, directs Petruchio's attention to Katharina. When Hortensio warns him about Katharina's scolding tongue and fiery temper, Petruchio is challenged and resolves to capture her love. Hortensio and another suitor of Bianca, Gremio (Cyril Cusack), agree to cover Petruchio's costs as he pursues Katharina.

Starring actors in "The Taming of the Shrew" movie:

Elizabeth Taylor as a character Katharina Elizabeth Taylor starred only in the movie "The Taming of the Shrew"

Richard Burton as a character Petruchio Richard Burton also starred in the next movies: "Where Eagles Dare" in a role of Maj. Jonathan Smith, MC; "Equus" in a role of Martin Dysart; "The Robe" in a role of Marcellus Gallio; "Becket" in a role of Thomas à Becket; "The Wild Geese" in a role of Col. Allen Faulkner; "The Longest Day" in a role of Flight Officer David Campbell; "Anne of the Thousand Days" in a role of King Henry VIII;

Cyril Cusack as a character Grumio Cyril Cusack also starred in the next movies: "Far and Away" in a role of Danty Duff;

Alfred Lynch as a character Tranio Alfred Lynch starred only in the movie "The Taming of the Shrew"

Alan Webb as a character Gremio Alan Webb starred only in the movie "The Taming of the Shrew"

Giancarlo Cobelli as a character The Priest Giancarlo Cobelli starred only in the movie "The Taming of the Shrew"

Vernon Dobtcheff as a character Pedant Vernon Dobtcheff also starred in the next movies: "The Name of the Rose" in a role of Hugh of Newcastle; "The Body" in a role of Monsignor; "Before Sunset" in a role of Bookstore Manager; "007 The Spy Who Loved Me" in a role of Max Kalba; "American Haunting, An" in a role of Elder #1; "The Hunchback" in a role of Father Michel; "Evilenko" in a role of Bagdasarov; "The Order" in a role of Oscar Cafmeyer; "The Assassination Bureau" in a role of Baron Muntzof; "Anne of the Thousand Days" in a role of Mendoza; "Undisputed III: Redemption" in a role of Rezo;

Ken Parry as a character Tailor Ken Parry starred only in the movie "The Taming of the Shrew"

Anthony Gardner as a character Haberdasher Anthony Gardner starred only in the movie "The Taming of the Shrew"

Natasha Pyne as a character Bianca Natasha Pyne starred only in the movie "The Taming of the Shrew"

Michael York as a character Lucentio Michael York also starred in the next movies: "Wrongfully Accused" in a role of Hibbing Goodhue; "The Omega Code" in a role of Stone Alexander; "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" in a role of Basil Exposition; "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" in a role of Basil Exposition; "Austin Powers in Goldmember" in a role of Basil Exposition; "Merchants of Venus (aka Dirty Little Business, A)" in a role of Alex Jakoff; "Cabaret" in a role of Brian Roberts; "Romeo and Juliet" in a role of Tybalt; "Borstal Boy" in a role of Joyce; "Logan's Run" in a role of Logan; "The Four Musketeers" in a role of D'Artagnan;

Victor Spinetti as a character Hortensio Victor Spinetti also starred in the next movies: "Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World" in a role of Professor Ribart;

Roy Holder as a character Biondello Roy Holder also starred in the next movies: "Tooth" in a role of Garbage Man; "Romeo and Juliet" in a role of Peter;

Mark Dignam as a character Vincentio Mark Dignam also starred in the next movies: "Tom Jones" in a role of Lieutenant;