The Taming of the Shrew
Synopsis
Brutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Petruchio tames his wealthy shrewish wife, Katherina.
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Petruchio
Lisa Kirk
Katherina
Sally Chamberlin
Bianca
Henry Barnard
Lucentio
Carl Don
The Tailor
Louis Edmonds
Grumio
James Gannon
Hortensio
Douglas Gordon
Drunken Sod
Ernest Graves
Tranio
Elmer Lehr
Old Monk
Don Murray
Biondello
Arthur O'Connell
Curtis
Hiram Sherman
Baptista Minola
Florence Stanley
The Widow
Justice Watson
Gremio
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Nickell
- Screenplay & Story
- Worthington Miner, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Vic Oliver
- Original Title
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Nickell
Worthington Miner, William Shakespeare
Vic Oliver
Worthington Miner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Nickell
Director
Worthington Miner
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Taming of the Shrew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Taming of the Shrew about?
Brutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Petruchio tames his wealthy shrewish wife, Katherina.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Paul Nickell.
Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
The principal cast of The Taming of the Shrew includes Charlton Heston, Lisa Kirk, Sally Chamberlin, Henry Barnard, Carl Don.
When was The Taming of the Shrew released and how long is it?
The Taming of the Shrew was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Taming of the Shrew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Taming of the Shrew was composed by Vic Oliver.