Which 1966 film based on Edward Albee's play starred Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton?

The 1966 film based on Edward Albee's play and starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton was Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Taylor plays Martha, while Burton plays her husband, George, in a volatile night of arguments, revelations, and emotional games.

Directed by Mike Nichols in his film debut, the movie was adapted by Ernest Lehman from Albee's controversial 1962 stage play. The story follows Martha and George, a troubled married couple, as they entertain younger guests, Nick and Honey, after a university reception. Its intense dialogue explores marriage, disappointment, illusion, and power.

Taylor gained about 30 pounds for the role and won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Burton was nominated for Best Actor but lost to Paul Scofield for A Man for All Seasons. The film was also notable for pushing against Hollywood censorship: it included language and sexual references that were unusually frank for a major studio release at the time.