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The Taming of the Shrew

Petruchio, a confident and charming suitor, accepts the challenge of winning the heart of the fiery and independent Katherine.

In this romantic comedy, a wealthy father's refusal to let his younger daughter marry until his older daughter finds a husband sets off a series of chaotic events. The older daughter, Kate, is seen as a problem child and nobody wants to marry her, so a suitor must be found. A man named Petruchio, who is looking to marry wealthily, agrees to marry Kate with the intention of taming her. Meanwhile, other suitors try to win the hand of Kate's younger sister, Bianca.

Info about The Taming of the Shrew

Studio(s): Time-Life Television Productions, BBC

Originally Released: United States, Oct 23, 1980

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Romance