Kiss Me, Petruchio (1981)
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.
Director: Christopher Dixon
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Meryl Streep as Katherine |
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Raúl Juliá as Petruchio |
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John Bottoms as Gremio |
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Joel Brooks as Grumio |
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Max Gulak as Baptista (as Max Gulack) |
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Joseph Papp as Himself |
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Larry Pine as Hortensio |
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Deborah Rush as Bianca |
| Writing | Christopher Dixon | Writer |
| Directing | Christopher Dixon | Director |
| Camera | Jack Churchill | Director of Photography |
| Camera | James Szalapski | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Richard Weinstock | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patricia McGourty | Costume Design |
| Production | Joseph Papp | Producer |
| Sound | Lee Dichter | Sound |
| Editing | Christopher Dixon | Editor |
| Editing | Phillip Schopper | Editor |