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The Taming of the Shrew (1976): Cast

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The Taming of the Shrew is a 1976 romantic comedy directed by Kirk Browning and William Ball, starring Sandra Shotwell as Bianca, Marc Singer and Harry Hamlin. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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The Taming of the Shrew (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Directors
Kirk Browning and William Ball
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Taming of the Shrew About?

The premise of The Taming of the Shrew without spoilers.

The American Conservatory Theater’s prize‑winning San Francisco production brings Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” to life as a raucous commedia dell’arte, blending slapstick, pratfalls and earthy humor. It follows the wealthy merchant’s two daughters—genteel, popular Bianca and sharp‑tongued, headstrong Kate—whose marriage prospects differ until the brash Petruchio arrives in Padua and sets out to court and tame the fiery Kate.

The Taming of the Shrew Themes & Keywords

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  • shakespeare's the taming of the shrew
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Cast & crew

The Taming of the Shrew Cast & Characters

Sandra Shotwell leads the cast as Bianca, with Marc Singer as Petruchio and Harry Hamlin as Mariamo. Directed by Kirk Browning and William Ball; 36 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Kirk Browning and William Ball

More films directed by Kirk Browning and William Ball: Death of a Salesman, Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall, The Grapes of Wrath and New York City Opera: A Little Night Music.

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The Taming of the Shrew FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Taming of the Shrew, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Taming of the Shrew released?

The Taming of the Shrew was released on November 10, 1976.

Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Kirk Browning and William Ball.

More films by Kirk Browning

Who is in the cast of The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew stars Sandra Shotwell as Bianca, Marc Singer as Petruchio and Harry Hamlin as Mariamo, among 36 credited actors.

Does The Taming of the Shrew have a post-credit scene?

No. The Taming of the Shrew has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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