The Taming of the Shrew

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The Taming of the Shrew

2005

1h 30m

8.0(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A young harridan MP marries a title in order to advance towards her goal of becoming party leader.

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15 members

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Shirley Henderson

Kate Minola

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Rufus Sewell

Petruchio

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Stephen Tompkinson

Harry

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Jaime Murray

Bianca Minola

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David Mitchell

Tim Agnew

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Twiggy

Mrs. Minola

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Santiago Cabrera

Lucentio

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Simon Chandler

John Naps

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Federico Zanni

Tranio

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Yves Aubert

French Waiter

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Paul McNeilly

Scary Yob

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Samuel Oatley

Journalist

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Bruce Mackinnon

Vicar

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Kate Russell-Smith

Elaine

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David Weber

Barman

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