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The Taming of the Shrew (Limited Edition) Blu-Ray (UK Import)
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Presale - Release Date: 21.07.2025
Original title: The Taming of the Shrew
Year: 1962
Country: Italy / UK / USA
Region code: B
Content: Blu-Ray
EAN: 5060697924114
Image: 2.35:1 (1080p)
HDR: -
Audio: English - Original Mono
Subtitles: English SDH
Age rating: U
Genre: Comedy / Classic
Cast: Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Synopsis:
Nobleman Baptista (Michael Hordern, Girl Stroke Boy ) seeks husbands for his two daughters. Bianca (Natasha Pyne, The Devil-Ship Pirates ) has no trouble attracting suitors, but the headstrong and acerbic Kate (Taylor) drives men away... until the nobleman Petruchio (Burton) is inspired by a sizeable dowry to take on the challenge.
Extras:
- High Definition remaster
- Original mono audio
- Audio commentary with film historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson (2025)
- Matthew Sweet on 'The Taming of the Shrew' (2025): the broadcaster and writer examines the background behind the film's production
- Royal Film Performance screening (1967): newsreel footage capturing an audience of special guests, including Princess Margaret and a who's who of British cinema greats
- French premiere (1967): newsreel footage of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton attending the film's Paris premiere
- Original theatrical trailer
- Teaser trailer
- Image gallery: promotional and advertising material
- New English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Limited edition exclusive booklet with new essay by Bethan Roberts, a contemporary on-set report by John Francis Taylor, an overview of critical responses, and film credits
- UK premiere on Blu-ray
- Limited edition of 3,000 copies for the UK
