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The Taming of the Shrew

19761h 42mKirk Browning,William Ball
IMDb 8.8

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San Francisco's prize-winning American Conservatory Theater's rowdy commedia dell'arte production incorporates slapstick, pratfall and earthy humor into William Shakespeare's comedy about the two unmarried daughters of a wealthy Italian merchant. While daughter Bianca is genteel and popular, daughter Kate is foul-tempered and strong-willed. No one dares to marry Kate, until Petruchio arrives in Padua and tries his hand at courtship.

ComedyRomance
Live TheatreFilmed TheaterTheatre

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What is The Taming of the Shrew (1976) about?

San Francisco's prize-winning American Conservatory Theater's rowdy commedia dell'arte production incorporates slapstick, pratfall and earthy humor into William Shakespeare's comedy about the two unmarried daughters of a wealthy Italian merchant. While daughter Bianca is genteel and popular, daughter Kate is foul-tempered and strong-willed. No one dares to marry Kate, until Petruchio arrives in…

Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew stars Marc Singer (Petruchio), Fredi Olster (Katherina), Harry Hamlin (Mariamo), Earl Boen (A Pedant), Raye Birk (Gremio). The film was directed by Kirk Browning.

How long is The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976.

Is The Taming of the Shrew worth watching?

The Taming of the Shrew holds an IMDb rating of 8.8/10. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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