: Known for its rich Renaissance costumes and lavish Italian sets, the film earned Academy Award nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction .
: This was the first time Elizabeth Taylor performed in a Shakespearean work. She initially felt out of place among classically trained actors but was praised for her fiery performance. The Taming of The Shrew (1967) - Plot - IMDb The Taming of The Shrew(1967)
: Elizabeth Taylor (Kate), Richard Burton (Petruchio), Michael York (Lucentio), Cyril Cusack (Grumio), and Michael Hordern (Baptista). : Known for its rich Renaissance costumes and
: In 16th-century Padua, the wealthy merchant Baptista declares his youngest daughter, Bianca, cannot marry until her fierce and headstrong older sister, Katharina (Kate), is wed. The Taming of The Shrew (1967) - Plot
: Meanwhile, several suitors, including Lucentio in disguise, compete for the hand of the "ideal" younger sister, Bianca. Key Production Details
: Approximately 70% of Shakespeare's original text was removed or altered to focus on visual storytelling and physical comedy.