The V.I.P.s (1963): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The V.I.P.s is a 1963 drama directed by Anthony Asquith, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Louis Jourdan. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The V.I.P.s About?
The premise of The V.I.P.s without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sudden storm grounds a flight from London to New York, forcing a group of wealthy passengers to confront personal struggles. Frances, a stylish socialite, grapples with a failing marriage and seeks a fresh start. A duchess battles to uphold her image and status, while an ambitious actress tries to break into the competitive world of acting. The unexpected delay reveals hidden tensions and vulnerabilities within this privileged group.
The V.I.P.s Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- heathrow airport london
- burton and taylor
- london england
- working woman
- all star cast
- soap opera
- gambler
- rutherford and davis
- welles and e. taylor
- group
- london airport
- marital infidelity
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- unfaithfulness
- extramarital affair
- grand hotel scenario
- millionaire
- adultery
- airport
- secretary
- fog
- businessman
- tycoon
- playboy
- marriage
- loan
- industrialist
- income tax
- wealth
- passenger
- nobility
- mistress
- melodrama
- may december romance
- love triangle
- frantic
- forbidden love
- finance
- film producer
- entrepreneur
- ensemble cast
- aristocrat
The V.I.P.s Cast
Elizabeth Taylor leads the cast, with Richard Burton and Louis Jourdan. Directed by Anthony Asquith; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anthony Asquith
Also Starring in The V.I.P.s
· 6 moreMore from Anthony Asquith
More films directed by Anthony Asquith: The Yellow Rolls-Royce, Guns of Darkness, The Millionairess and Libel.
The V.I.P.s Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The V.I.P.s 51 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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The V.I.P.s Plot Summary
What happens in The V.I.P.s from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fog shrouds Terminal 3 at Heathrow, turning a routine layover into a tangled crossroads where a group of VIPs confronts the drama in their own lives. Elizabeth Taylor stars as Frances Andros, a celebrated actress who is trying to leave her husband, Richard Burton as Paul Andros, for her lover Louis Jourdan in a plot fueled as much by desire as by fear of the consequences. The tension between loyalty and longing plays out against the hum of the terminal, where announcements are drowned by the murmur of private schemes, each character weighing how far they’re willing to go when time is slipping away.
Full summary
The whole story of The V.I.P.s, scene by scene
The V.I.P.s Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The V.I.P.s.
How Well Do You Know The V.I.P.s?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where is the film primarily set?
Cars in The V.I.P.s
9 cars on screen, including the 1963 Austin FX4 and the 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB.
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1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1952 Austin A30 Background role
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The V.I.P.s FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The V.I.P.s, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The V.I.P.s?
The V.I.P.s runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The V.I.P.s released?
The V.I.P.s was released on September 19, 1963.
Who directed The V.I.P.s?
The V.I.P.s was directed by Anthony Asquith.
More films by Anthony Asquith Who is in the cast of The V.I.P.s?
The V.I.P.s stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Louis Jourdan, among 10 credited actors.
How is The V.I.P.s rated?
The V.I.P.s has 51 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The V.I.P.s have a post-credit scene?
No. The V.I.P.s has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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