| Description |
1 videodisc (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare. Comedy |
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The complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare. Comedy.
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| Note |
Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1980. |
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DVD includes the complete script in Microsoft Word document format. |
| Credits |
Senior cameraman, Jim Atkinson ; music composed by Stephen Oliver ; video tape editor, Howard Dell. |
| Cast |
Simon Chandler (Lucentio), Anthony Pedley (Tranio), John Franklyn-Robbins (Baptista), Frank Thornton (Gremio), Sarah Badel (Katherine), Jonathan Cecil (Hortensio), Susan Penhaligon (Bianca), Harry Waters (Biondello), John Cleese (Petruchio), David Kincaid (Grumio), Bev Willis (Baptista's Servant), Angus Lennie (Curtis), Harry Webster (Nathaniel), Gil Morris (Philip), Leslie Sarony (Gregory), Derek Deadman (Nicholas), Denis Gilmore (Peter), John Bird (Pedant), Alan Hay (Tailor), David Kinsey (Haberdasher), John Barron (Vincentio), Joan Hickson (Widow), Tony Martell (Officer). |
| Event |
Taped June 18-24, 1980 at the BBC Television studios in London. |
| Summary |
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katharina, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherina is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katharina, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience. |
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This comic confrontation between the sexes is one of the most frequently-staged plays. Its sparkling wit and rich characterization are matched with an outstanding cast. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
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System requirements for script: PC or Mac with Microsoft Word, DVD-ROM drive. |
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System requirements: PC/Mac downloadable scripts. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. BBC TV Shakespeare (London, England)
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Married people -- Drama.
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Sex role -- Drama.
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Padua (Italy) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Television plays.
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Television adaptations.
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| Added Author |
Miller, Jonathan, 1934-2019
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Cleese, John.
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Badel, Sarah.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Taming of the shrew.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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Time-Life Television.
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Ambrose Video Publishing.
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| Standard No. |
739815002601 |
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