Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf? [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; Ernest Lehman's production ; screenplay by Ernest Lehman ; directed by Mike Nichols.
A couple is invited to the home of a professor and his sharp-tongued wife, and are treated to verbal battles by their hosts.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Two-disc special ed.
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2006]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the book by Edward Albee. Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. Produced on the stage by Richard Barr and Clinton Wilder. Special features: Commentary by directors Mike Nichols and Steven Soderbergh; commentary by cinematographer Haskell Wexler; vintage biographical profile "Elizabeth Taylor - an intimate portrait"; "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?: a daring work of raw excellence" featurette; "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?: too shocking for its time" featurette; 1966 Mike Nichols interview; Sandy Dennis screen test; Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton movie trailer gallery. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Special features: Widescreen version presented in a "matted" format -- Commentary by directors Mike Nichols and Steven Soderberg -- Commentary by cinematographer Haskel 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 -- Language: English mono ; French mono -- Subtitles (feature film only): English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Haskell Wexler ; film editor, Sam O'Steen ; music, Alex North. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Sandy Dennis. |
Target Audience Note: | Not rated CHV rating: 14A. |
System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., dual-layer. |
Language Note: | English or French dialogue, English, French, Korean, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Awards Note: | Winner of 5 Academy Awards including Best Actress, Elizabeth Taylor; Best Supporting Actress, Sandy Dennis |
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Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tumbler Ridge Public Library.
Holds
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Tumbler Ridge Public Library | DVD 3508 (Text) | TRL09666 | DVDs | Volume hold | Available | - |