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Kiss Me, Petruchio
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Kiss Me, Petruchio

1981-01-07 · 58 min · ★ 6.0

TV Movie · Documentary · Comedy

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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Directors
Christopher Dixon
Production companies
Christopher Dixon, Joseph Papp Public Theater, New York Shakespeare Festival
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Meryl StreepMeryl StreepKatherine
Raúl JuliáRaúl JuliáPetruchio
John BottomsGremio
Joel BrooksJoel BrooksGrumio
Max GulakBaptista (as Max Gulack)
Joseph PappHimself
Larry PineLarry PineHortensio
Deborah RushDeborah RushBianca

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