William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew
Synopsis
Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife.
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The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare | Act 1, Scene 1
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-11-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Allison
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Gerard Bernard Cohen
- Original Title
- William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare video society, Bard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Allison
William Shakespeare
Gerard Bernard Cohen
Jack Nakano
Department Leadership Roster
John Allison
Director
Jack Nakano
Producer
Dorothy Baca
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew about?
Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife.
Who directed William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew?
William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew was directed by John Allison.
Who stars in William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew?
The principal cast of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew includes Karen Austin, Franklyn Seales, Bruce Davison, Larry Drake, Jeremy Lawrence.
When was William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew released and how long is it?
William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew was composed by Gerard Bernard Cohen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew?
William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).