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:

Alan Webb, Alberto Bonucci, Alfred Lynch, Alfredo Bianchini, Anthony Gardner, Bice Valori, Cyril Cusack, Elizabeth Taylor, Giancarlo Cobelli, Gianni Magni, Ken Parry, Liana Del Balzo, Lino Capolicchio, Mark Dignam, Michael Hordern, Michael York, Milena Vukotic, Natasha Pyne, Richard Burton, Roberto Antonelli, Roy Holder, Salvatore Billa, Tina Perna, Val

Genre:

Drama, Comedy, Romance