# The Taming of the Shrew (1967)

> A lavish, spirited Shakespearean battle of wills turns a fortune hunter and a fiercely independent woman into an unlikely romantic pair.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15153

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Franco Zeffirelli
- Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Natasha Pyne, Michael York, Cyril Cusack, Michael Hordern, Alfred Lynch, Alan Webb
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061407/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, spirited, classic movie night, shakespeare viewing

## Synopsis

A spirited battle of wits and wills unfolds in a world where love and rivalry intertwine.

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