- Actors: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Sandy Dennis, Agnes Flanagan
- Directors: Mike Nichols
- Writers: Ernest Lehman, Edward Albee
- Producers: Ernest Lehman
- Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- Release Date: Sep 30 1997
- Run Time: 131 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 0790732254
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#29,137 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #19 in DVD > Classics > Classic Stars > Elizabeth Taylor
- #60 in DVD > Drama > Love & Romance > Crumbling Marriages
- #83 in DVD > Drama > Love & Romance > Marriage
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A word of advice: if George (Richard Burton) and Martha (Elizabeth Taylor) ever ask you over for late-night cocktails--pass. On the other hand, if you have the opportunity to see Mike Nichols's scorching film version of Edward Albee's sensational play, don't miss it! Elegantly photographed in crisp black and white by the great Haskell Wexler, the play has been "opened up" for the screen by director Nichols (The Graduate, Primary Colors) and producer/writer Ernest Lehman (North by Northwest) without diluting its concentrated, claustrophobic power. Taylor has never been better or brasher as Martha, letting loose with all the fury of a drunken, frustrated academic's wife on one crazy Walpurgisnacht bender. Burton plays her husband, George, the ineffectual history prof married to the college president's daughter. And George Segal and Sandy Dennis are young, callow Nick and Honey, who have no idea what sort of mind-warping psychological games they're being drawn into. Among the most successful theatrical adaptations (artistically and popularly) ever brought to the screen, the entire principal cast of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf was nominated for Oscars--and Taylor, Dennis and cinematographer Wexler won. --Jim Emerson
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A word of advice: If George (Richard Burton) and Martha (Elizabeth Taylor) ever ask you over for late-night cocktails--pass. On the other hand, if you have the opportunity to see Mike Nichols's scorching film version of Edward Albee's sensational play, don't miss it! Elegantly photographed in crisp black and white by the great Haskell Wexler, the play has been "opened up" for the screen by director Nichols (The Graduate, Primary Colors) and producer-writer Ernest Lehman (North by Northwest) without diluting its concentrated, claustrophobic power. Taylor has never been better or brasher as Martha, letting loose with all the fury of a drunken, frustrated academic's wife on one crazy Walpurgisnacht bender. Burton plays her husband, George, the ineffectual history prof married to the college president's daughter. And George Segal and Sandy Dennis are young, callow Nick and Honey, who have no idea what sort of mind-warping psychological games they're being drawn into. Among the most successful theatrical adaptations (artistically and popularly) ever brought to the screen. The entire principal cast was nominated for Oscars--and Taylor, Dennis, and cinematographer Wexler won. --Jim Emerson
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1.0 out of 5 stars
whose afraid of Virginia Woolf,
By jeanette chisholm (orange, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Who S Afraid of Virginia Wo (VHS Tape)
I thought this was one of the worst movies I had ever had the misfortune to waste money on. It was very boring and all they did is argue throughout the whole part that I watched. I left in the middle of it. It amazes me that it could have won any awards. I can't believe Elizabeth Taylor would play in such a movie. Whoever gave it high acclaim has no taste. I have never watched it in its entirety and I never will. I don't enjoy watching 2 drunks fight, how can anyone else. It had no story line worth listening to.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Would Somebody please explain this movie to me?,
By Josh Burdick (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Who S Afraid of Virginia Wo (VHS Tape)
I've never heard a bad word about this movie. After renting it the other night, I still do not understand what it means. Four people get drunk and mumble all night. Maybe this was a breakthough in cinematography in 1966, but by 2000, what's the deal? Maybe I don't understand because I'm 26.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A powerful movie that will grab you!,
By Alison (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
I saw this movie with my parents and let me tell you...this movie really grabbed me into being part of the story, part of the movie! Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton play exceptionally well! I couldn't help but drop my jaw on their powerful performances between eachother. They made me want to furtherbecome a great actor. This a great movie for anyone who wants to be a successful actor, director, or anything else that goes with movies. Teenagers (like myself) should see this kind of movie that really makes you think about life and just overall observe the movie and be touched. Nowadays, as other reviews here have said which I totally agree is that many people just watch non-thinkable trash movies. This is a masterpeice which everyone should love! When the movie will be over, it will literally take days to talk about the ending...because it is THAT good!!
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