The Taming of the Shrew (1980): Cast & Where to Watch
The Taming of the Shrew is a 1980 romantic drama directed by Jonathan Miller, starring John Cleese as Petruchio, Sarah Badel and John Franklyn-Robbins. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes. Stream it on Britbox and Kanopy, or rent it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Taming of the Shrew About?
The premise of The Taming of the Shrew without spoilers.
Petruchio arrives in Padua seeking a wealthy marriage and is coaxed into marrying the fiery, outspoken Katherine, known as Kate. Their father Baptista refuses to let his younger daughter Bianca wed until Kate has a husband, prompting suitors to search for a bold match. Petruchio vows to “tame” Kate while other suitors plot to win Bianca’s hand.
The Taming of the Shrew Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- male female relationship
- resentment toward sister
- shakespeare's the taming of the shrew
- based on play
Where to Watch The Taming of the Shrew
Stream it on Britbox and Kanopy, or rent it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Taming of the Shrew Cast & Characters
John Cleese leads the cast as Petruchio, with Sarah Badel as Katherine and John Franklyn-Robbins as Baptista. Directed by Jonathan Miller; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jonathan Miller
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John Cleese as Petruchio - Sarah Badel as Katherine
- John Franklyn-Robbins as Baptista
- Susan Penhaligon as Bianca
Also Starring in The Taming of the Shrew
· 19 more- Joan Hickson Widow
- Frank Thornton Gremio
- Simon Chandler Lucentio
- John Bird Pedant
- Jonathan Cecil Hortensio
- Derek Deadman Nicholas
- Denis Gilmore Peter
- John Barron Vincentio
- Harry Webster Nathaniel
- Angus Lennie Curtis
- Anthony Pedley Tranio
- Tony Martelli Officer
- Alan Hay Tailor
- David Kincaid Grumio
- Leslie Sarony Gregory
- Bev Willis Baptista's Servant
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- Harry Waters Biondello
- David Kinsey Haberdasher
- Gil Morris Philip
The Taming of the Shrew Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Укротяване на опърничавата” and “驯悍记”.
- Also known as
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- Укротяване на опърничавата
- 驯悍记
- Укрощение строптивой
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The Taming of the Shrew FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch 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 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was The Taming of the Shrew released?
The Taming of the Shrew was released on October 23, 1980.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Jonathan Miller.
More films by Jonathan Miller Who is in the cast of The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew stars John Cleese as Petruchio, Sarah Badel as Katherine and John Franklyn-Robbins as Baptista, among 23 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Taming of the Shrew?
In the US, The Taming of the Shrew is streaming on Britbox and Kanopy and available to rent on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
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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