The Taming of the Shrew(1976)
The Taming of the Shrew Synopsis
San Francisco's prize-winning American Conservatory Theater's rowdy commedia dell'arte production incorporates slapstick, pratfall and earthy humor into William Shakespeare's comedy about the two unmarried daughters of a wealthy Italian merchant. While daughter Bianca is genteel and popular, daughter Kate is foul-tempered and strong-willed. No one dares to marry Kate, until Petruchio arrives in Padua and tries his hand at courtship.
The Taming of the Shrew (1976) is a comedy and romance film directed by Kirk Browning, released on November 10, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Marc Singer, Fredi Olster, Harry Hamlin and Earl Boen. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirk Browning
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Ken Campbell
- Production:
- American Conservatory Theater, Broadway Theatre Archive
- Status:
- Released
The Taming of the Shrew Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marc Singer
as Petruchio
- Fredi Olster
Fredi Olster
as Katherina
Harry Hamlin
as Mariamo
Earl Boen
as A Pedant
Raye Birk
as Gremio
- Ron Boussom
Ron Boussom
as Grumio
Barbara Dirickson
as Sugarsop
- Bobby F. Ellerbee
Bobby F. Ellerbee
as Haberdasher
- Rick Hamilton
Rick Hamilton
as Tranio
- Charles Hyman
Charles Hyman
as Camellio
- Daniel Kern
Daniel Kern
as Biondello
Michael Keys Hall
as Emilio
Key crew
Directed by Kirk Browning, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Ken Campbell.
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The Taming of the Shrew Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Taming of the Shrew – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
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The main cast of The Taming of the Shrew (1976) includes Marc Singer, Fredi Olster, Harry Hamlin, Earl Boen and Raye Birk. The film was directed by Kirk Browning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Taming of the Shrew released?
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The Taming of the Shrew was released on November 10, 1976 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Taming of the Shrew worth watching?
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The Taming of the Shrew (1976) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.