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Kiss Me, Petruchio
Kiss Me, Petruchio

Kiss Me, Petruchio

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

07 January 1981

Country

United States of America

Cast

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Katherine

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

Petruchio

John Bottoms

John Bottoms

Gremio

Joel Brooks

Joel Brooks

Grumio

Max Gulak

Max Gulak

Baptista (as Max Gulack)

Joseph Papp

Joseph Papp

Himself

Larry Pine

Larry Pine

Hortensio

Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush

Bianca

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