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The Taming of the Shrew · 1980

The Taming of the Shrew (1980) is a Drama / Comedy / Romance film directed by Jonathan Miller, starring Simon Chandler, Anthony Pedley, John Franklyn-Robbins.

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Overview

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.

Cast

Simon Chandler, Anthony Pedley, John Franklyn-Robbins, Frank Thornton, Sarah Badel, Jonathan Cecil, John Cleese, Joan Hickson

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Frequently asked

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.

When was "The Taming of the Shrew" released?

The Taming of the Shrew was released in 1980.

Who stars in "The Taming of the Shrew"?

The cast includes Simon Chandler, Anthony Pedley, John Franklyn-Robbins, Frank Thornton.

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