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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

You are cordially invited to George and Martha's for an evening of fun and games

19667.72h 11m

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.

Directed by Mike Nichols
Written by Harold Michelson, Ernest Lehman, Edward Albee
Produced by Ernest Lehman
Box OfficeBudget: $7.5MRevenue: $33.7M

Top Cast

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Martha

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

George

George Segal

George Segal

Nick

Sandy Dennis

Sandy Dennis

Honey

A

Agnes Flanagan

Roadhouse Waitress (uncredited)

F

Frank Flanagan

Roadhouse Manager (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

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About Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a drama film released in 1966 exploring themes of adultery, professor, married couple, guest, black humor, based on play or musical. Directed by Mike Nichols, it stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal. 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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