Film
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
You are cordially invited to George and Martha's for an evening of fun and games
Drama· Directed by Mike Nichols· 131 min
Overview
A history professor and his wife entertain a young couple who are new to the university's faculty. As the drinks flow, secrets come to light, and the middle-aged couple unload onto their guests the full force of the bitterness, dysfunction, and animosity that defines their marriage.
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- The Violet-Eyed Venus Becomes a Boozing, Tired, Greying "Virago"
- Drop in for Drinks and Brace yourself.
- It can now be said: 1. Apart from its widespread critical acclaim, it has provoked more discussion, interest and excitement than any other picture in memory. 2. People want to see it - in unprecedented numbers. In its first engagements it has shattered every record in the history of all theatres involved. 3. It has become a significant and extraordinary entertainment event. It is truly a unique motion picture.
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Connections
Top billing
- Elizabeth Taylor as Martha
- Richard Burton as George
- George Segal as Nick
- Sandy Dennis as Honey
- Agnes Flanagan as Roadhouse Waitress (uncredited)