Kiss Me, Petruchio (1981)
A documentary about the 1978 stage production of The Taming of the Shrew by the New York City Shakespeare company at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. Includes scenes from the production, interviews with Meryl Streep (Kate) and Raul Julia (Petruchio) as well as an introduction by producer Joseph Papp and audience commentary.
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Meryl StreepKatherine
Raúl JuliáPetruchioJohn BottomsGremio
Joel BrooksGrumioMax GulakBaptista (as Max Gulack)Joseph PappHimself
Larry PineHortensio
Deborah RushBiancaKeywords
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Genre affinityComedy · Tv Movie · DocumentaryTheme affinityTheater · Shakespearean Play · Public TheatreDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference1219585Actor preference35193 · 70736 · 115791
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What is Kiss Me, Petruchio about?
A documentary about the 1978 stage production of The Taming of the Shrew by the New York City Shakespeare company at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. Includes scenes from the production, interviews with Meryl Streep (Kate) and Raul Julia (Petruchio) as well as an introduction by producer Joseph Papp and audience commentary.
How long is Kiss Me, Petruchio?
Kiss Me, Petruchio has a runtime of 58 minutes.