The V.I.P.s (1963)

Director:

Anthony Asquith

Writer:

Terence Rattigan (written by)

Release Date:

19 September 1963 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

A Modern Love Story

Plot:

Fog delays a group of travelers headed for New York. They wait at the V.I.P. lounge of London Airport, each at a moment of crisis in his or her life.

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor	...	Frances Andros
Richard Burton	...	Paul Andros
Louis Jourdan	...	Marc Champselle
Elsa Martinelli	...	Gloria Gritti
Margaret Rutherford	...	The Duchess of Brighton
Maggie Smith	...	Miss Mead
Rod Taylor	...	Les Mangrum
Orson Welles	...	Max Buda
Linda Christian	...	Miriam Marshall
Dennis Price	...	Commander Millbank
Richard Wattis	...	Sanders
Ronald Fraser	...	Joslin
David Frost	...	Himself - Reporter
Robert Coote	...	John Coburn
Joan Benham	...	Miss Potter

Also Known As:

International Affair (USA) (working title)
International Hotel

Runtime:

119 min | Argentina:120 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

West Germany:16 (f) | Australia:PG (TV rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:G | Finland:K-16 | Portugal:17 | Spain:18 | Sweden:11

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

De Grunwald Productions

Trivia:

Most of the jewelry worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the film is from her personal collection. The diamond and emerald brooch is cited as her first "If it's Tuesday, I love you" gift from future husband Richard Burton. The diamond tiara worn during the opening credits dinner party scene was a gift from third husband Michael Todd.

Quotes:

Frances Andros: That is what I love you for. That I can make fun of you.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "What's My Line?: (1964-04-26)" (1964)

On the dull side...but it has Elizabeth Taylor at her most beautiful

Fogged-in British airport is besieged with a colorful collection of characters, all interacting while awaiting their respective flights. Not a good movie idea--not even for a soap opera--but it does give Supporting Oscar winner Margaret Rutherford a jaunty opportunity to kick up her heels as a befuddled Duchess, and Orson Welles nearly steals the show as an egotistical filmmaker. Reteaming of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton post-"Cleopatra" doesn't ignite sparks, but they are gorgeous together. Polished production does pick up after a slow start; it's professional but inert and mostly unexciting. Directed by Anthony Asquith, who might've been dozing behind the camera. ** from ****