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title: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
year: 1966
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-1966"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 396
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-1966

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Chenault Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A volatile couple drags a naive faculty pair into a night of relentless psychological warfare."

### Why Watch
- Powerful performances by Burton and Taylor
- Sharp, incisive dialogue from Albee's play
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mike Nichols

### Caveats & Content Note
- Unrelenting emotional intensity may be overwhelming
- Tone & Suitability: The film features mature themes, harsh language, and bitter marital conflict, making it suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, psychological, bittersweet, claustrophobic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mike Nichols
- **Networks / Studios**: Chenault Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Elizabeth Taylor** as *Martha*
- **Richard Burton** as *George*
- **George Segal** as *Nick*
- **Sandy Dennis** as *Honey*
- **Agnes Flanagan** as *Roadhouse Waitress (uncredited)*
- **Frank Flanagan** as *Roadhouse Manager (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1966.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Mike Nichols directed it.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis star in the film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is an adaptation of Edward Albee's play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?".

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/396)
- [Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who's_Afraid_of_Virginia_Woolf%3F)
- [Kdo se bojí Virginie Woolfové? – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kdo_se_boj%C3%AD_Virginie_Woolfov%C3%A9%3F)
- [Kdo se bojí Virginie Woolfové? 78% [Who's Afraid of Virginia…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/10107-kdo-se-boji-virginie-woolfove)

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