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George (Richard Burton) and Martha (Elizabeth Taylor) are a middle aged married couple, whose charged relationship is defined by vitriolic verbal battles, which underlies what seems like an emotional dependence upon each other. This verbal abuse is fueled by an excessive consumption of alcohol. George being an associate History professor in a New Carthage university where Martha's father is the President adds an extra dimension to their relationship. Late one Sunday evening after a faculty mixer, Martha invites Nick and Honey, an ambitious young Biology professor new to the university and his mousy wife, over for a nightcap. As the evening progresses, Nick and Honey, plied with more alcohol, get caught up in George and Martha's games of needing to hurt each other and everyone around them. The ultimate abuse comes in the form of talk of George and Martha's unseen sixteen year old son, whose birthday is tomorrow. (Roadshow Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1967 - Elizabeth Taylor (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1967 - Sandy Dennis (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1967 - Haskell Wexler (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1967 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
- 1967 - Best Costume Design (Black-and-White)
- 1967 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1967 - Mike Nichols (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1967 - Richard Burton (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1967 - George Segal (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1967 - Ernest Lehman (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1967 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1967 - Alex North (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1967 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1967 - Best Film
- 1967 - Richard Burton (Best British Actor)
- 1967 - Elizabeth Taylor (Best British Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1967 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1967 - Mike Nichols (Best Director)
- 1967 - Ernest Lehman (Best Screenplay)
- 1967 - Richard Burton (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1967 - Elizabeth Taylor (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1967 - George Segal (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1967 - Sandy Dennis (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1966 - Elizabeth Taylor (Best Actress)
- 1966 - Best Film
- 1966 - Richard Burton (Best Actor)