The Taming of the Shrew (1980)
Drama · Comedy · Romance · TV Movie
Overview
Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.
Cast
- Simon Chandler as Lucentio
- Anthony Pedley as Tranio
- John Franklyn-Robbins as Baptista
- Frank Thornton as Gremio
- Sarah Badel as Katherine
- Jonathan Cecil as Hortensio
- John Cleese as Petruchio
- Joan Hickson as Widow
- Susan Penhaligon as Bianca
- Harry Waters as Biondello