| Edition |
Two-disc special edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (matted, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., dual-layer. |
| Cast |
Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Sandy Dennis. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Haskell Wexler ; music, Alex North ; costume designer, Irene Sharaff ; production designer, Richard Sylbert ; set decoration, George James Hopkins. |
| Note |
Based on the play by Edward Albee. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Martha and George are a bitter aging couple who, with the help of alcohol, use a young couple to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other. |
| Note |
Special features: Commentary by directors Mike Nichols and Steven Soderbergh; commentary by cinematographer Haskell Wexler; vintage biographical profile "Elizabeth Taylor: an intimate portrait"; 2 new featurettes: "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?: a daring work of raw excellence," "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?: too shocking for its time"; 1966 Mike Nichols interview; Sandy Dennis screen test; Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton movie trailer gallery. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, 1966: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Elizabeth Taylor); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Sandy Dennis); Best B & W Art Direction/Set Decoration (Richard Sylbert, George James Hopkins); Best B & W Cinematography, Haskell Wexler; Best B & W Costume Design, Irene Sharaff. |
| Language |
English or French dialogue with optional English, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Korean subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Spouses -- Drama.
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Invective -- Drama.
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Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Drama.
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Albee, Edward, 1928- -- Film adaptations.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Melodrama.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Nichols, Mike.
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Barr, Richard.
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Wilder, Clinton.
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Lehman, Ernest, 1915-2005.
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Taylor, Elizabeth, 1932-2011.
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Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.
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Segal, George.
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Dennis, Sandy, 1937-1992.
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Wexler, Haskell.
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North, Alex.
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Sharaff, Irene.
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Sylbert, Richard.
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Hopkins, George James.
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Albee, Edward, 1928-2016.
Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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Warner Bros. Entertainment.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Edward Albee's Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf? |
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Who is afraid of Virginia Woolf? |
| ISBN |
1419842196 |
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9781419842191 |
| Standard No. |
085391101192 |
| Music No. |
110119 Warner Home Video (container) |
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82109 Warner Home Video (discs labels) |
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