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The Big Sur
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The Big Sur

1965
9m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1965

Runtime

9m

Storyline

This MGM short film narrated by Richard Burton promotes its upcoming major release "The Sandpiper" (1965), starring Burton and his then wife Elizabeth Taylor. Panoramic shots of the ocean, the seashore, and the desert segue into the artistic community with various of its well-known artists at work and play. It all leads to clips from the film being made.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
9m
May 1, 1965
Languages
English
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Self / Narrator

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Self

Vincente Minnelli

Vincente Minnelli

Self

Martin Ransohoff

Martin Ransohoff

Self

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Self (uncredited)

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