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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a 1966 American drama film directed by Mike Nichols in his directorial debut. The screenplay by Ernest Lehman is an adaptation of Edward Albee's 1962 play of the same name. It stars Elizabeth Taylor as Martha, Richard Burton as George, George Segal as Nick, and Sandy Dennis as Honey. The film depicts a late ...
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: Directed by Mike Nichols. With Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Sandy Dennis. A bitter, aging couple, with the help of alcohol, use their young houseguests to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other over the course of a distressing night.
- Mike Nichols
- 2 min
A classic drama film based on Edward Albee's play, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton as a bitter, alcoholic couple who torment their young guests with verbal abuse and games. The film explores the themes of marriage, identity, and the human condition in a dark and realistic way.
History professor George (Richard Burton) and his boozy wife, Martha (Elizabeth Taylor), return late one Saturday night from a cocktail party at the home...
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- Elizabeth Taylor
- Mike Nichols
- Warner Brothers
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a play by Edward Albee first staged in October 1962. It examines the complexities of the marriage of middle-aged couple Martha and George.
- Edward Albee
- 1962
Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? The film adaptation of Edward Albee's Broadway play that rips the façade of civility off the dysfunctional marriage between an alcoholic college professor and his shrew of a wife during a dinner party the two host for a young couple.
A classic drama film based on Edward Albee's play, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton as a bitter couple. Learn about the film's plot, cast, awards, photos, videos and more on Turner Classic Movies.
