Amazon Video On Demand on Roku
Watch Instantly on Your TV with Roku: Watch new release movies and more with the Roku Digital Video Player. Link your Roku today and get a free movie rental, for a limited time. Buy a Roku today.

Connect with Amazon Video On Demand: Get the latest word on deals, new releases and more: Follow us on Twitter (amazonvideo) and become a Facebook fan of Amazon Video On Demand.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

BBC Shakespeare: As You Like It

BBC Shakespeare: As You Like It

Video On Demand ~ Helen Mirren
$1.99
BBC Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Video On Demand ~ Robert Lindsay
1.5 out of 5 stars (2)  $1.99
BBC Shakespeare: The Tempest

BBC Shakespeare: The Tempest

Video On Demand ~ Michael Hordern
2.0 out of 5 stars (1)  $1.99
BBC Shakespeare: Hamlet

BBC Shakespeare: Hamlet

Video On Demand ~ Derek Jacobi
4.4 out of 5 stars (11)  $1.99
Taming of the Shrew

Taming of the Shrew

Video On Demand ~ Elizabeth Taylor
4.5 out of 5 stars (73)  $9.99
› Explore similar items
Product Details
Synopsis: In The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare casts the battle of the sexes as a boisterous farce.
Starring: Simon Chandler, Anthony Pedley
Supporting actors: John Franklyn-Robbins, Frank Thornton, Sarah Badel, Jonathan Cecil, Susan Penhaligon, Harry Waters, John Cleese, David Kincaid, Bev Willis, Angus Lennie, Harry Webster, Gil Morris, Leslie Sarony, Derek Deadman, Denis Gilmore, John Bird, Alan Hay, David Kinsey, John Barron, Joan Hickson
Directed by: Jonathan Miller
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 2 hours 6 minutes
Release year: 1980
Studio: BBC
ASIN: B000MN068G
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,548 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)
Rights & Requirements
Rental rights: 7 day viewing period, 30 day rental period. Download to PC or TiVo DVR. Details
Compatible with: Windows PC download, TiVo DVRs. System requirements
Format: Amazon Video on Demand (streaming online video and digital download)
Theatrical Release Information
Video Format Details

PC Download

TiVo box
Stereo
Fullscreen
Ready to watch in about 50 minutes*
Fullscreen
Ready to watch in about 1 hour *
* Your download times may vary--estimates shown are for a typical DSL connection (1.5 Mbits/sec). Rental videos cannot be transferred to a portable device.

Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed

Taming of the Shrew

Taming of the Shrew

Video On Demand ~ Elizabeth Taylor
4.5 out of 5 stars (73)  $9.99
› Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
4.0 out of 5 stars Subtle and funny, February 18, 2008
By S. McKinney (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
I like to show this version of "Shrew" to contrast it with the commedia dell'arte production done by the American Conservatory Theater. Both versions have so much to commend them.

This BBC version is really entertaining. I love the subtle directorial differences here -- you really get the clue early on that Bianca is the real shrew in the family; Kate is the misunderstood, passed over elder sister. Sarah Badel is really witty as Katherine. Her louds screams of fury resound offstage as John Cleese's Petruchio says, "Pray, have you not a daughter called Katherina, fair and virtuous?"

John Franklyn-Robbins as Baptista Minola pauses diffidently as the outraged shrieking continues and answers hesitantly, "I have a daughter, sir, called Katherina..."

Perfect comedic timing. The rest of the movie is just as well done. It's actually very romantic as well. At the end, you see Kate and Petruchio as equals in their marriage, presenting the public face that society demands they show, while knowing that they are true soul mates in their private life together.

There is no Induction in this version, by the way.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweetness and , December 19, 2007
By K. Niemla (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This is the most romantic and touching Shrew on film. Here, Petruchio is a sly and thoughtful man who really does care for Kate and knows how to make her his own and give her access to her own happiness.

This is also John Cleese's best acting in his entire career, and I've seen a lot of it. He is charming and subdued here. His performance will knock you flat.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
2.0 out of 5 stars Dull and pedestrian, September 24, 2007
By Elfenstone (New York) - See all my reviews
Alas, John Cleese, the star of this show, misses the mark here, and Sarah Badel, as Katherine, is not only too old for the part but plays her less as a shrew than an alternately abused or abusive mental patient. Perhaps it's her "advanced" age, but I'd never imagined Kate crying, and this mature woman in tears does not advance the comedy. In my opinion, the best Shrew out there is the 1976 TV version, still available on Amazon, starring Marc Singer of "Beastmaster" fame. It's athletic, bawdy, energetic -- and funny!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.
(2)
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   

The Internet Movie Database Get photos, fun facts, and filmographies for BBC Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew from The Internet Movie Database, the biggest and best movie and TV site on the planet.
Amazon Delivers Screening Room--Movie and TV News
Subscribe to Screening Room to get the latest on Amazon Video On Demand delivered to your e-mail inbox weekly. Sign Up
By placing your order, you agree to our Terms of Use.  Sold by Amazon Digital Services, Inc.  Additional taxes may apply.
 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue shopping: Top Sellers
Paranoia
Paranoia by Joseph Finder
4.1 out of 5 stars (190)$0.00
 Glenn Beck's Common Sense
Glenn Beck's Common Sense by Glenn Beck
3.8 out of 5 stars (253)$6.59
 Finger Lickin' Fifteen
Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
2.6 out of 5 stars (194)$9.99
 My Soul to Lose
My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
4.5 out of 5 stars (2)$0.00

amazon.com Amazon.com Home  |   Directory of All Stores
International Sites:  Canada  |  United Kingdom  |  Germany  |  Japan  |  France  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Build an eCommerce Site  |  Advertise With Us  |  Developer Services  |  Self-Publish with Us
Help  |  View Cart  |  Your Account  |  1-Click Settings
Investor Relations  |  Press Releases  |  Careers at Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates