Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Kiss Me, Petruchio (1981, Christopher Dixon)
| Title | Kiss Me, Petruchio |
|---|---|
| Year | 1981 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | Christopher Dixon |
| Medium | Color video |
| Length | 58 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | The Taming of the Shrew (documentary) |
Description
A documentary based on a summer 1978 production by the New York City Shakespeare company at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park of The Taming of the Shrew (see 602.1 above). Behind-the-scenes interviews with Meryl Streep and Raul Julia are intertwined with episodes from the play to provide insights into theatrical art
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
| Kate | Meryl Streep |
|---|---|
| Bianca | Deborah Rush |
| Baptista Minola | Max Gulack |
| Lucentio | James Lally |
| Petruchio | Raul Julia |
| Hortensio | Larry Pine |
| Grumio | Joel Brooke |
Production Team and Crew Overview
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell