: The film features a lively, carnival-like score by Nino Rota , who later became world-famous for his work on The Godfather .
: The couple co-produced the film, putting $1 million of their own money into the project and waiving their standard salaries for a percentage of the gross. Critical Reception & Trivia The Taming of The Shrew(1967)
: Approximately 70% of Shakespeare's original text was removed or altered to focus on visual storytelling and physical comedy. : The film features a lively, carnival-like score
: Elizabeth Taylor (Kate), Richard Burton (Petruchio), Michael York (Lucentio), Cyril Cusack (Grumio), and Michael Hordern (Baptista). The Taming of The Shrew (1967) - Plot - IMDb
: 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