“If you want a vision of the future, Winston, imagine a boot stamping on a human face forever.”
1984 (made in 1984) starring John Hurt and Richard Burton screens Tuesday April 4th at The St. Louis Public Library Central Branch (1301 Olive Street St. Louis) at 6:30pm. The post-screening discussion includes Sarah Kendzior, a St. Louis-based journalist, author of “The View from Flyover Country,” and an expert in authoritarian regimes; Gregory Magarian, professor of law at Washington University and expert in free speech and law in politics; and James Scott, emeritus professor of English at Saint Louis University, specialist in 19th and 20th-century British literature, and documentary filmmaker.This is a FREE event.
Cinema St. Louis joins more than 90 art-house movie theaters and film organizations across the country in a National Screening Day of “1984” (Michael Radford, U.K., 1984, 111 min.). The screenings will occur in 81 cities, which are located in 35 states and one Canadian province. April 4 — the screening date — was chosen because that’s the day that George Orwell’s “1984” protagonist, Winston Smith, begins rebelling against his oppressive government by keeping a forbidden diary.
On its original release — in 1984 — Roger Ebert called Michael Radford’s adaptation of Orwell’s novel a “brilliant film.” Ebert wrote: “What is remarkable about the movie is how completely it satisfied my feelings about the book; the movie looks, feels, and almost tastes and smells like Orwell’s bleak and angry vision. John Hurt, with his scrawny body and lined and weary face, makes the perfect Winston Smith; and Richard Burton, looking so old and weary in this film that it is little wonder he died soon after finishing it, is the immensely cynical O’Brien, who feels close to people only while he is torturing them.” The screening will feature Radford’s director’s cut, which uses composer Dominic Muldoney’s orchestral score (rather than the release version’s pop/electronic soundtrack by the Eurythmics).
Orwell’s novel begins with the sentence, “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” The National Screening Day participants collectively worry that the clock is already striking thirteen. Orwell’s portrait of a government that manufactures its own facts, demands total obedience, and demonizes foreign enemies has never been timelier. The event takes a stand for our most basic values: freedom of speech, respect for our fellow human beings, and the simple truth that there are no such things as “alternative facts.” The participating theaters and organizations hope to initiate a much-needed community conversation at a time when the existence of facts and basic human rights are under attack. Through nationwide participation, these screenings are intended to galvanize people at the crossroads of cinema and community, and bring us together to foster communication and resistance against current efforts to undermine the most basic tenets of our society.
The participating organizations also strongly believe in supporting the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities, and see any attempt to scuttle those programs as an attack on free speech and creative expression through entertainment. The National Screening Day provides a chance for communities around the country to show their unity and have their voices heard.
Participating theaters that charge admission will be donating a portion of the proceeds to local charities and organizations or using the proceeds for the purposes of underwriting future educational and community-related programming.
Dylan Skolnick of the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, N.Y., and Adam Birnbaum of the Nova Theater Circuit, based in Stamford, Conn., are spearheading efforts to enlist other theaters to join them. They can be reached for further statement at UnitedStateOfCinema@gmail.com. For additional information about this event, visit www.unitedstateofcinema.org, which lists all participating theaters and organizations.
“You are cordially invited to George and Martha’s for an evening of fun and games”
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966) screens this Friday through Sunday (July 15th-17th) at Webster University’s Moore Auditorium (470 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO 63119). The film begins each evening at 8:00.
Director Mike Nichol’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? a famous and shocking black comedy from 1966, is based on Edward Albee’s scandalous play of the same name. First performed in New York in October of 1962, it captured the New York Drama Critics Circle Award and the Tony Award for the 1962-63 season.
We are introduced to George (Richard Burton), a middle-aged history professor, and his acerbic wife, Martha (Elizabeth Taylor).The movie presents an all-night drinking bout of the couple, joined by a vacuous biology professor, Nick (George Seagal), and his wife, Honey (Sandy Dennis).Through the verbal torturing of one another, George and Martha eventually achieve catharsis by exercising their fixation about a nonexistent son.
George and Martha, the older couple, had created an imaginary son to sustain themselves. At first drawn together in their horror, Nick and Honey soon find themselves sucked into the spiral of buried resentments and unspoken rage. Yet as the seemingly perfect marriage of Nick and Honey begins to reveal its many flaws, George and Martha find their own twisted bond within the mutual rancor…
Nominated for 13 Oscars, the movie won 5 (Best Actress in a Leading Role—Elizabeth Taylor, Best Actress in a Supporting Role—Sandy Dennis, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration— Richard Sylbert, George James Hopkins, Best Cinematography— Haskell Wexler, Best Costume Design—Irene Sharaff).
The performances are brilliant. The on screen chemistry between former real-life couple Taylor and Burton adds sparks to Ernest Lehman’s tight script. Haskell Wexler’s phenomenal black-and-white cinematography only heightens the emotions on this non-stop two-hour roller coaster and now you’ll have the chance to see it on the big screen when it plays this weekend at Webster University.
Admission is:
$6 for the general public
$5 for seniors, Webster alumni and students from other schools
$4 for Webster University staff and faculty
Free for Webster students with proper I.D.
Advance tickets are available from the cashier before each screening or contact the Film Series office (314-246-7525) for more options. The Film Series can only accept cash or check.
The Webster University Film Series site can be found HERE
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, in partnership with Bulgari, is pleased to announce a global celebration fit for a queen to commemorate CLEOPATRA’s 50th anniversary and pay tribute to the enduring legacy of its stars, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Directed by Academy Award® winner Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the historical epic shot on 70mm film took home four Academy Awards and was the highest grossing films of 1963 earning more than $57 million in its initial release. CLEOPATRA infamously cost an unprecedented $42 million to make (equivalent to over $300 million today) and was racked with scandal as the onscreen love affair between Cleopatra (Taylor) and Mark Antony (Burton) spilled over into real life during the three-year production in Rome. Burton celebrated his great love for Ms. Taylor with exquisite gifts from Bulgari.
Twentieth Century Fox has meticulously restored the 243-minute original theatrical version of CLEOPATRA to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The new digitally restored transfer will receive a world premiere as an official selection of Cannes Classics at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival on May 21 in the Sixtieth Anniversary Theater.
The Cannes premiere hosted by Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain will also include Kate Burton, daughter of Richard Burton, and Chris Wilding, son of Elizabeth Taylor, as well as other representatives from the film and families.
A red carpet reception will follow where Bulgari will display several of Elizabeth Taylor’s most treasured pieces from her personal jewelry collection, which are not for sale, and were reacquired at her highly publicized Christie’s auction — many of them for world-record-breaking prices – after she passed away in 2011. The display includes a Bulgari handheld mirror made of gold and turquoise, a present to Ms. Taylor during the filming of CLEOPATRA that can be seen in the movie, as well as original costumes from the film, on loan from Cinecittà Studios in Rome.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of CLEOPATRA, Bulgari will also unveil an exclusive jewelry piece inspired by Ms. Taylor and the film that will be auctioned off in 2013 with proceeds benefitting The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF). Additionally, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has made a donation to ETAF in support of her courageous life’s work in raising awareness and providing care for those affected by HIV/AIDS around the world. Fans can help continue Elizabeth Taylor’s legacy and join the fight against HIV/AIDS by making their own personal contribution at www.ETAF.org.
“My mother would have been thrilled about this spectacular celebration of CLEOPATRA’S 50th anniversary by Fox and Bulgari,” said Chris Wilding. “She would have been especially pleased that they are also supporting The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, a cause she cared about deeply.”
Following the premiere at Cannes, Twentieth Century Fox will re-release CLEOPATRA with a limited theatrical engagement in more than 200 theaters around the world beginning May 22. The film will play in the Cinemark Classic Film Series among other theater chains. In select markets, Bulgari will host receptions in-store in advance of the screenings. Additional details and screening locations to be announced at a later date.
On May 28, CLEOPATRA will make its Blu-ray debut in a 2-Disc 50th Anniversary Edition artfully packaged with a full-color book featuring rare images that provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of this legendary film. The Blu-ray is packed with dazzling bonus materials featuring never-before-seen exclusive content including Cleopatra’s lost footage, commentary from Chris Mankiewicz, Tom Mankiewicz, Martin Landau and Jack Brodsky, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more. Additionally, fans can watch footage from the film’s original theatrical premieres in both New York and Los Angeles.
Bulgari will celebrate CLEOPATRA’S 50 Years of Iconic Style with an exclusive BVLGARI Special Edition Blu-ray that includes an all-new booklet featuring rarely seen photos that tells the fascinating story of these cinematic icons and their fabled connection to Bulgari’s extraordinary jewelry. These exclusive Blu-rays are not for sale but will be made available promotionally for Bulgari customers around the globe.
“CLEOPATRA exemplifies movie making on an epic scale,” said Mary Daily, President and Chief Marketing Officer, Worldwide Marketing, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. “Elizabeth Taylor is a cultural icon who has inspired
generations through her work, notable charitable efforts and her legacy, which is as strong as ever. As witnessed by our exceptional partnership with Bulgari, CLEOPATRA is as relevant today across fashion, beauty trends, culture and Hollywood as it was fifty years ago. With the support of the Elizabeth Taylor Trust and Bulgari, we are honored to commemorate this iconic film¹s 50th anniversary with a year-long celebration that includes premiering the film in its original theatrical glory at Cannes and for everyone to cherish forever on Blu-ray.”
Photo Credit: Corbis
The CLEOPATRA 50th anniversary publicity campaign was launched March 1 with a posthumous star ceremony for Richard Burton on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Burton’s star was placed next to Elizabeth Taylor’s, further cementing one of the greatest love stories in Hollywood history.
In 51 BC, Cleopatra became queen of the Egyptian Empire: the wealthiest and most revered kingdom the world has ever known. More than 2,000 years later Twentieth Century Fox Studios set out to tell her epic story in what would become, at the time, the most ambitious and lavish moviemaking endeavor in Hollywood history. Elizabeth Taylor signed a one million dollar contract to play the title role of Cleopatra, becoming the first female star to command such a sum for one picture. Elaborate sets and costumes, production delays and the relocation of principal filming from London to Rome added to the skyrocketing budget. A very public love affair between Taylor and Burton meant that there was as much romance and intrigue off-screen as on-screen. The film remains one of the grandest cinematic spectacles of all time and is an integral part of Twentieth Century Fox’s legacy.
Credit: Twentieth Century Fox
* Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay (All About Eve, 1950); Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay (A Letter to Three Wives, 1949)
** Best Art Direction (won); Best Cinematography (won); Best Costume Design (won); Best Visual Effects (won); Best Picture (nominated); Best Actor (Rex Harrison) (nominated); Best Film Editing (nominated); Best Original Score (nominated); Best Sound Mixing (nominated)
*** Best Actress (Zero Dark Thirty, 2012); Best Supporting Actress (The Help, 2011)
Yesterday would have been Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s 81st birthday (February 27). Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that the four-time Academy Award® winning* classic CLEOPATRA, will be released on Blu-ray Disc for the first time May 21 in a special golden anniversary edition and is available for pre-order at major retailers.
In honor of the iconic film’s 50th anniversary, the 243-minute premiere version of CLEOPATRA has been meticulously restored and presented on Blu-ray for a stunning high definition in-home viewing experience. Artfully packaged with a full-color book featuring rare images from the making of the film, the 2-disc Blu-ray edition is packed with dazzling bonus materials featuring never-before-seen exclusive content including Cleopatra’s lost footage, commentary from Chris Mankiewicz, Tom Mankiewicz, Martin Landau and Jack Brodsky, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more. Additionally, fans can watch footage from the film’s original theatrical premieres in both New York and Los Angeles.
To kick-off a global celebration commemorating the film and its special edition Blu-ray release, Richard Burton will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, March 1. Burton’s star will be placed next to Elizabeth Taylor’s, honoring one of the most famous theatrical relationships and greatest love stories in history. The campaign for Burton’s star was spearheaded by the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama to celebrate the actor’s heritage. Only one posthumous star is awarded each year, making this event a true honor for Burton’s family and fans.
The celebration will also include a partnership with Elizabeth Taylor’s classic, timeless fragrance, White Diamonds, which remains one of the most successful award-winning celebrity fragrances of all time.
The role of Cleopatra exemplifies the enduring ability of Elizabeth Taylor to inspire and the film’s makeup and extraordinary wardrobe continue to influence today’s fashion and beauty trends. Just in time for Mother’s Day, major retailers will feature special promotions for the 50th Anniversary edition of CLEOPATRA and White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor.
Directed by Academy Award winner Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the historical epic shot on 70mm film was the highest grossing film of 1963, bringing in more than $24 million in its initial release. The film cost an unprecedented $42 million to make (equivalent to over $300 million today) and nearly bankrupted Twentieth Century Fox. In addition to elaborate sets and costumes, production delays and the relocation of principal filming from London to Rome added to the skyrocketing budget. A very public love affair between Taylor and Burton that blossomed during the three-year production meant that there was as much romance and intrigue off-screen as on-screen. The film later won four Academy Awards, and was nominated for five more, including Best Picture.*
The opulence and grandeur of this epic spectacle has never been more glorious, as it comes to Blu-ray for the very first time. This 2-Disc 50th Anniversary Edition includes a collectible book that provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of this legendary film.
Elizabeth Taylor stars as Cleopatra, the glamorous and cunning queen of Egypt. To secure her hold on power, she seduces the rulers of Rome, only to meet her match in Mark Antony, played by Richard Burton. Their passionate romance could decide the fate of the world’s greatest empires.
CLEOPATRA Blu-ray Features:
Disc 1
Cleopatra Through The Ages: A Cultural History
Cleopatra’s Missing Footage
Fox Movie Channel presents Fox Legacy with Tom Rothman
Commentary with Chris Mankiewicz, Tom Mankiewicz, Martin Landau and Jack Brodsky
The Cleopatra Papers: A Private Correspondence
Disc 2
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
The Fourth Star of Cleopatra
Fox Movietone News
Archival Footage of the New York Premiere
Archival Footage of the Hollywood Premiere
Commentary with Chris Mankieqicz, Tom Mankiewicz, Martin Landau and Jack Brodsky
Theatrical Trailers
* Best Art Direction (won); Best Cinematography (won); Best Costume Design (won); Best Visual Effects (won); Best Picture (nominated); Best Actor (Rex Harrison) (nominated); Best Film Editing (nominated); Best Original Score (nominated); Best Sound Mixing (nominated)
CLEOPATRA BLU-RAY: (Catalog # 2277459)
Street Date: May 21, 2013
Pre-book Date: April 17, 2013
Screen Format: 16:9
Audio:
English 5.1 DTS-HD-MA
French 5.1 DTS
Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Castilian 5.1 DTS
Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital
This week’s WAMG Top 10 is having a look at all the on and off-screen couples of Hollywood. The Drew Barrymore/Justin Long romantic-comedy, GOING THE DISTANCE, comes out next Friday on September 3rd, so we thought we’d give it a go with our list of favorite “Work and Play Couples.” Let us know what you think and who you would put on the list in the comments section below.
Honorable Mention: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
Lucille Ball was a rising star under contract to RKO Studios when she was cast as the female lead in the film version of the Broadway smash TOO MANY GIRLS. Prior to the start of filming she was introduced to the young Cuban singer who had taken New York City by storm, Desi Arnaz. Stories from several sources in that RKO office said that sparks flew when they locked eyes on each other. In a little over a decade these sparks would grow into a flame that swept thru the entertainment world( and engulf the RKO studio which would become the home of Desilu). TOO MANY GIRLS did not duplicate its stage success on the big screen, but both stars would continue to star on stage and screen and eventually become man and wife. By the late 40’s, Lucy’s film career would begin to stall as did Desi’s music career. She decided to jump into radio by starring in MY FAVORITE HUSBAND alongside Richard Denning. With stories beginning to herald the advance of television, Lucy thought about taking her show into this new medium, but with her real life hubby Desi instead of Denning. The result, I LOVE LUCY, would become one of the most successful and influential TV shows of all time. Because of the shows incredible popularity, the movie studios came calling on Lucy and Desi to bring some of their magic to the silver screen . Their first film with MGM, Vincent Minnelli’s THE LONG, LONG TRAILER, proved to be a box office hit in 1953 while a follow up film, Alexander Hall’s FOREVER DARLING fizzled in 1956 even with the great James Mason cast as their guardian angel. A few years later Lucy and Desi split, and although they’re known mostly for their TV work, their movie efforts are definitely worth a look.
10. ANGELINA JOLIE AND BRAD PITT
You know that a list like this can’t be complete without the hottest it couple in Hollywood today. Starring in Mr. and Mrs. Smith sparked such chemistry between them that they began dating. Now, with six children and rumors of more, the two are going strong. They can often be seen either on outings or doing humanitarian work as a unit. Might I add, that this is one good looking family!
09. DIANE KEATON AND WOODY ALLEN
You didn’t think that we would actually leave the ANNIE HALL duo out of this, did you? Diane Keaton’s career really began with her romance, both on and off screen with Woody Allen. Together, they were in SLEEPERS, LOVE AND DEATH and PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM. Of course, the most famous between the two is ANNIE HALL. Despite splitting up, Diane Keaton appeared in his film INTERIORS, MANHATTAN, RADIO DAYS, and MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY, proving that ex’s can still work together.
08. ANNETTE BENING AND WARREN BEATTY
For several decades starting tin the late 50’s, the number one swinging Hollywood bachelor was Warren Beatty. During this time he was linked to some of the big screen’s most popular leading ladies: Natalie Wood, Joan Collins, Leslie Caron, Julie Christie, Diane Keaton, and many others. In 1991 Beatty was cast in the lead in Barry Levinson’s BUGSY, a bio of the notorious gangster Benjamin Siegel. Tapped to play the actress who would help lead Bugsy to his doom was Annette Benning, who had earned critical praise in performances in VALMONT, REGARDING HENRY, and THE GRIFTERS. According to several sources on the set nothing unusual was occurring between the actors. However, their scenes together in front of the camera seemed to sizzle. After BUGSY was released to much praise and great box office, the stars revealed that they were indeed a couple off screen. Then came the event that stunned Hollywood (and most of the planet) : Warren and Annette marry. The ultimate ladies man was finally domesticated. In 1994 they shared the screen again for Glen Gordon Caron’s adaptation of the classic LOVE AFFAIR. Though this version did not find success at the box office, the real life love affair has had much success( and several children).
Let’s hope that Annette and Warren will be burning up the screen again in the near future.
07. JILL IRELAND AND CHARLES BRONSON
Their meeting was rather bizarre. Bronson met Ireland on the set of THE GREAT ESCAPE while she was married to David McCallum. Bronson apparently told McCallum that he was going to marry his wife. Two years later, just that happened. The two starred in 15 movies together including LOVE AND BULLETS, FROM NOON TILL THREE, CHINO, HARD TIMES and BREAKOUT. Ireland use to joke “I’m in so many of Charles Bronson films because no other actress will work with him.” Now that right there is love! Their last film together was ASSASSINATION. During which, she was in the advanced stages of cancer. Ireland passes away in 1990 but will remain infamous in of one heck of a love story.
06. GOLDIE HAWN AND KURT RUSSELL
This is a couple that just will not quit! Kurt and Goldie have been together for over 25 years. Snubbing their nose at marriage, Goldie believes that their relationship is so strong because they have never tied the knot. Hawn and Russell met on the 1968 film THE ONE AND ONLY, GENUINE, ORIGINAL FAMILY BAND. In 1984 the two reconnected on SWING SHIFT and went on to film OVERBOARD in 1987, while still a couple. Now, I know that Overboard did not do that well at the box office, but it is still one of my favorite movies. KEEP IT GOING KURT AND GOLDIE!
05. JOANNE WOODWARD AND PAUL NEWMAN
Legendary “cool man” icon Paul Newman first worked with Joanne Woodward on THE LONG, HOT SUMMER (1958) about a drifter that arrives in Mississippi, targeting a wealthy family with Woodward as their daughter. This professional encounter would ultimately lead to a spark between the two Hollywood favorites in real life. This unlikely relationship would survive for fifty years, a feat of its own in tinsel town, but Newman and Woodward would also go on to work together on other films, including FROM THE TERRACE (1960) and PARIS BLUES (1961
04. LAUREN BACALL AND HUMPHREY BOGART
The relationship of Bacall and Bogart all began as a Hollywood affair off camera, while making memories as an on screen couple in TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT. This is where they met, the handsome and charismatic Bogey and the beautiful Bacall, together on film for the first time. TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT is the film in which Bacall established her trademark “The Look” quite by accident, nervous on set, putting her chin against her chest and turning those big eyes upward. Of course Bogey would fall for Bacall. From here, Bacall and Bogey transferred their passion to the big screen for three legendary film noir titles… Howard Hawks’ THE BIG SLEEP, the unconventional DARK MASSAGE and John Huston’s KEY LARGO.
03. JANET LEIGH AND TONY CURTIS
In the 1950’s, not much was happening with real life movie couples. Gable lost Lombard in 43 and Bogie and Bacall did their final film together, KEY LARGO, in 48. There wasn’t a couple that captured movie going young people until Tony Curtis met Janet Leigh. Tony was the dark, handsome New Yorker who became the heart throb of bobby soxers, across the nation, by starring in a series of small films while under contract to Universal-International. Janet was the young movie princess that was groomed for stardom under the watchful eyes of Mr. Mayer over at MGM. The two met at a tinsel town party and immediately clicked. When Tony was loaned out to Paramount for George Pal’s big screen bio, HOUDINI in 1953 he hoped to pull some strings in order to have Janet, play Harry’s wife Bess. Their on screen chemistry helped turn director George Marshall’s movie into a box office smash. The two soon married and continued to share the screen in, THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH( 54), THE PERFECT FURLOUGH (58), and WHO WAS THAT LADY?(60). In their heyday they attracted media attention that would not be rivaled until Angelina and Brad several decades later. The marriage ended in 1962, but their movie legacy would live on thru their actress daughters: Kelly and movie scream queen, Jamie Leigh Curtis.
02. KATHARINE HEPBURN AND SPENCER TRACY
Hepburn and Tracy first graced the silver screen together in WOMAN OF THE YEAR. This is the movie that sparked a lifelong romance. Together, the pair appeared in eight other movies, including KEEPER OF THE FLAME, ADAM’S RIB, PAT AND MIKE, DESK SET, and GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER. Despite never marrying (Tracy refused to divorce his estranged wife due to his catholic beliefs), the two were very much a couple until Tracy’s death. The two hid their affair from the public to keep up appearances. They used back entrances and constantly tried to avoid the press. They are still considered one of Hollywood’s’ great romances.
01. ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND RICHARD BURTON
Altogether, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton starred in 11 movies, it’s their first one together, CLEOPATRA, that the two are known for. During filming, Taylor met Richard Burton and the two began a very public affair, which made headlines worldwide. Taylor left her husband, Eddie Fisher (who had previously left Debbie Reynolds for Taylor), and married Burton the next year. Even though some were morally outraged by their affair and the scandal did bring publicity to what was a troubled production, Dick and Liz did have their supporters who flocked to the theaters to see their love affair played out on the big screen. Many U.S. housewives wrote to the two stars in Hollywood to make a go of it¬ that’s how people rolled back in the 60’s. While Elizabeth Taylor won 2 Academy Awards for WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? and BUtterfield 8 as well as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Richard Burton was nominated for 7 Oscars, but unfortunately never won.
Here’s a list of the films that Taylor and Burton were in together:
CLEOPATRA (1963)
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966) Best Actress Oscar Win for Taylor, Best Actor Nomination for Burton
THE V.I.P.s (1963)
UNDER MILK WOOD (1972)
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (1967)
THE SANDPIPER (1965)
HAMMERSMITH IS OUT (1972)
DOCTOR FAUSTUS (1967)
DIVORCE HIS – DIVORCE HERS (1973) (TV)
THE COMEDIANS (1967)
BOOM! (1968)
Taylor had an uncredited cameo in Burton’s film ANNE OF THE THOUSAND DAYS (1969). Another Best Actor Nomination for Burton.
Watch as our pick for the #1 movie couple ignite the screen in CLEOPATRA.
