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Release Year1981
Runtime0h 58m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresTV Movie, Documentary, Comedy
Votes3
DirectorChristopher Dixon
WritersChristopher Dixon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsKiss Me, Petruchio
About Kiss Me, Petruchio
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.
Directed by Christopher Dixon, Kiss Me, Petruchio leans on a strong ensemble — Meryl Streep, Raúl Juliá, John Bottoms — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 1981.
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