The Taming of the Shrew
“The swaggering Petruchio, eager to wive it wealthily in Padua, agrees to marry the spitting hellcat, Katherine.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Simon Chandler
Lucentio
Anthony Pedley
Tranio
John Franklyn-Robbins
Baptista
Frank Thornton
Gremio
Sarah Badel
Katherine
Jonathan Cecil
Hortensio
John Cleese
Petruchio
Joan Hickson
Widow
Susan Penhaligon
Bianca
Harry Waters
Biondello
David Kincaid
Grumio
Bev Willis
Baptista's Servant
Angus Lennie
Curtis
Harry Webster
Nathaniel
Gil Morris
Philip
Leslie Sarony
Gregory
Derek Deadman
Nicholas
Denis Gilmore
Peter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Stephen Oliver
- Original Title
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Time-Life Television Productions, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Miller
William Shakespeare
Stephen Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Miller
Director
Stephen Oliver
Original Music Composer
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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?
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.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Jonathan Miller.
Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
The principal cast of The Taming of the Shrew includes Simon Chandler, Anthony Pedley, John Franklyn-Robbins, Frank Thornton, Sarah Badel.
When was The Taming of the Shrew released and how long is it?
The Taming of the Shrew was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
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 Stephen Oliver.