: The film features a lively, carnival-like score by Nino Rota , who later became world-famous for his work on The Godfather .
: The couple co-produced the film, putting $1 million of their own money into the project and waiving their standard salaries for a percentage of the gross. Critical Reception & Trivia
: In 16th-century Padua, the wealthy merchant Baptista declares his youngest daughter, Bianca, cannot marry until her fierce and headstrong older sister, Katharina (Kate), is wed.