The Taming of the Shrew
The swaggering Petruchio, eager to wive it wealthily in Padua, agrees to marry the spitting hellcat, Katherine.
Baptista has two daughters: Kate and Bianca. Everyone wants to wed the fair Bianca, but nobody's much interested in problem child, Kate. Baptista declares that he won't give Bianca away in a marriage until he's found a husband for Kate, so all the suitors begin busily hunting out a madman who's willing to do it, and they find Petruchio: a man who's come to wive it wealthily in Padua. And Petruchio marries Kate with a plan to tame her, while everybody else begins scheming to win Bianca's hand.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Taming of the Shrew
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1980-10-23
- Runtime: 126 minutes
- Rating: 7.8/10 (6 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Time-Life Television Productions, BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.4437
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Simon Chandler
as Lucentio
Anthony Pedley
as Tranio
John Franklyn-Robbins
as Baptista
Frank Thornton
as Gremio
Sarah Badel
as Katherine
Jonathan Cecil
as Hortensio
John Cleese
as Petruchio
Joan Hickson
as Widow
Susan Penhaligon
as Bianca
Harry Waters
as Biondello
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The Taming of the Shrew is a Drama, Comedy, Romance, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1980-10-23.
Who are the main actors in The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The main cast includes Simon Chandler, Anthony Pedley, John Franklyn-Robbins, Frank Thornton, Sarah Badel, .
Where can I watch The Taming of the Shrew online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Taming of the Shrew is available.
Is The Taming of the Shrew based on a true story?▼
The swaggering Petruchio, eager to wive it wealthily in Padua, agrees to marry the spitting hellcat, Katherine.
What is the IMDb rating of The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The Taming of the Shrew has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 6 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Time-Life Television Productions, BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Taming of the Shrew filmed?▼
The Taming of the Shrew was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Taming of the Shrew?▼
The total runtime of The Taming of the Shrew is 126 minutes.
Is The Taming of the Shrew suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Taming of the Shrew?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Taming of the Shrew.
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