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Taming of the Shrew, The

Synopsis
A version of the play which in the costumes and reproduction of the Globe theatre stage contribute to recreating the impression of 16th-century performance, but using a modern English narrative.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1983
Duration
115 mins
Availability
Sale

Credits

Director
John Allison
Producer
Jack Nakano
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Gerard Bernard Cohen; Mitch Margo
Production Design
John Retsek
Cast
Karen AustinKatherina
Franklyn SealesPetruchio
Larry DrakeBaptista Minola
Kathryn JohnsonBianca
Bill ErwinVincentio
Charles BerendtHortensio
David ChemelLucentio
Jay RobinsonPedant
Kay E. KuterGremio
Nathan AdlerBiondello

Additional Details

Production type
Stage Recordings
Historical period
Elizabethan
Plays
Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Globe Theatre; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Bard Productions Ltd

Name

Century Home Video

Distributor

Name

Revelation Films Ltd

Web
http://www.revfilms.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8866 7145
Fax
020 8426 2788
Address
The Barn House
38 Meadow Way
Eastcote
Middlesex
HA4 8TB

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes
Ceased trading in 2018.
Name

Retail outlets

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