The Taming of the Shrew: Zefferelli Version

The film stars Elizabeth Taylor (who also produced) as Kate and Richard Burton as Petruchio, (they were married in real life!)  who were both nominated for BAFTA Awards for their acting. 

Unlike her husband, Taylor had never performed Shakespeare before, and she was said to be very nervous prior to the beginning of the shoot. As she found her way into the role, and became more confident, she asked Franco Zeffirelli if she could shoot everything from the first day of shooting again, as she didn't think her performance was up to scratch. Zefferilli assured her it was, but she was persistent, and on the last day of principal photography, the entire first day was shot again.

Kate’s final, controversial speech is delivered 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.