<Li> Mark Dignam as Vincentio </Li> <P> The film, made in English but shot in Italy, cuts much of the original dialogue, including much of the subplot of Lucentio and Bianca, and all of the Christopher Sly framing device . </P> <P> Taylor plays Kate's final, controversial speech without any obvious irony (such as Mary Pickford's wink in the 1929 film); however, her taming is apparently undercut by her quick exit from the banquet, which forces Burton's Petruchio to chase after her amid jeers from the other men . According to Harold Bloom's take on the play, Katherina is "advising women how to rule absolutely, while feigning obedience". </P> <P> The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni . Taylor and Burton put over a million dollars into the production and, instead of a salary, took a percentage of profits . The film made $12 million worldwide and was generally liked by the critics . </P>

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