Cameron, a high-school boy, wants to date Bianca, but her older sister Kat must have a boyfriend first. Cameron pays Patrick to charm Kat.
In 16th-century Padua, Italy, a suitor attempts to win the hand of a reluctant woman by taming her shrewish behavior. As the battle of the sexes unfolds, family relationships, psychological abuse, and mistaken identities create a comedic and dramatic tale.
The Devil and the Ten Commandments is a movie that delves into the various moral dilemmas faced by different individuals in modern society. Through a series of comedic sketches, the film explores topics such as temptation, revenge, blasphemy, and miscommunication. Each story presents a different scenario, showing the consequences of breaking the Ten Commandments and the choices people make in these situations. With a diverse ensemble cast and witty storytelling, this film provides an entertaining and thought-provoking exploration of human morality.
Baptista has two daughters: Kate and Bianca. Everyone wants to wed the fair Bianca, but nobody's much interested in problem child, Kate. Baptista declares that he won't give Bianca away in a marriage until he's found a husband for Kate, so all the suitors begin busily hunting out a madman who's willing to do it, and they find Petruchio: a man who's come to wive it wealthily in Padua. And Petruchio marries Kate with a plan to tame her, while everybody else begins scheming to win Bianca's hand.
Based on Shakespeare's play. Petruchio courts the bad-tempered Katharina, and tries to change her aggressive behavior.
In 1920s Italy, a strong-willed woman named Katharina must marry before her more desirable sister Bianca can. Petruchio, a brash suitor, takes on the challenge of taming Katharina in this hilarious battle of the sexes.
The Taming of the Shrew (1976) is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare that explores the complex dynamics of a male-female relationship. Set in the world of commedia dell'arte, the story follows the witty exchanges and power struggles between the strong-willed Katherine and the suitor Petruchio, who attempts to tame her. This live theater production brings the classic play to life on the big screen, showcasing the timeless themes of love, marriage, and gender roles.
This version concentrates on the contest between Petruchio and Katerina, as it should. The Biance subplot is used only to set up the Shrew story. When the subplot is resolved, its intrusion comes almost as a surprise, but I suppose the director felt he had to tie up lose ends.
A young woman must be married before her rebellious older sister can find a husband, leading to a series of comical and sometimes outrageous events.
A modern retelling of The Taming of the Shrew shot in wartime Italy.
In this backstage musical comedy, a divorced couple who are both performers in a Broadway show must pretend to be in love to save their careers. Chaos ensues as they navigate their personal and professional lives, with hilarious and heartwarming results.
Classic adaptation of the even more classic play by William Shakespeare.
Cartas Marcadas is a 1948 comedy romance movie based on the play 'The Taming of the Shrew' by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of a love-hate relationship between two young characters in a foreign language adaptation.
Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife.
In Kiss Me, Petruchio, a group of actors put on a hilarious performance of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. They explore the themes of gender roles and societal expectations, creating a battle of the sexes on stage. This documentary-style movie captures the challenges and triumphs of these actors as they navigate the complexities of the play and deliver an entertaining performance. Join them in the world of public theatre, where the lines between acting and reality blur.
Kiss Me Kate is a delightful musical comedy that follows the backstage antics of a production of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'. Filled with romantic entanglements and hilarious misunderstandings, the show within a show brings together a talented cast who must navigate their own personal relationships while putting on a successful performance. With catchy songs, energetic dance numbers, and witty dialogue, Kiss Me Kate is a timeless favorite for theater enthusiasts.
On the eve of the marriage of her daughter, Alita, Mrs. Allen, unhappily married for 25 years, advocates writer Fannie Hurst's widely publicized mode of living with her husband: only two breakfasts a week together and complete freedom otherwise.
Der Widerspenstigen Zähmung is a comedic movie adaptation of Shakespeare's play 'The Taming of the Shrew'. It follows the story of a spirited woman and the attempts made by a man to tame her.