Kata, the Shrew
Makacs Kata
Synopsis
Kata Juhász is the shrew in this updating of Shakespeare's play. Kata's wedding is scheduled but her groom deserts her over her whims. In order to prevent the guests from being disappointed, she hires a tramp from the banks of the Danube to play the role of the groom. The tramp, Chief Engineer Péter Szabó, doesn't bend to her caprices. This leads to confusion and resolution in the Shakespearian fashion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Bánky
- Screenplay & Story
- István Békeffy, Piri Peéry, William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Makacs Kata
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Bánky
István Békeffy, Piri Peéry, William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor Bánky
Director
István Békeffy
Writer
Piri Peéry
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kata, the Shrew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kata, the Shrew about?
Kata Juhász is the shrew in this updating of Shakespeare's play. Kata's wedding is scheduled but her groom deserts her over her whims. In order to prevent the guests from being disappointed, she hires a tramp from the banks of the Danube to play the role of the groom. The tramp, Chief Engineer Péter Szabó, doesn't bend to her caprices. This leads to confusion and resolution in the Shakespearian fashion.
Who directed Kata, the Shrew?
Kata, the Shrew was directed by Viktor Bánky.
Who stars in Kata, the Shrew?
The principal cast of Kata, the Shrew includes Emmi Buttykay, Miklós Hajmássy, Béla Mihályffi, Mariska Vízváry, Tibor von Halmay.
When was Kata, the Shrew released and how long is it?
Kata, the Shrew was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.