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The Taming of the Shrew (1980) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1980 · 126 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Jonathan Miller
- Starring
- John Cleese, Sarah Badel, Simon Chandler, Susan Penhaligon, Derek Deadman, Frank Thornton
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.
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