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Under Milk Wood (1972): Cast

Under Milk Wood (1972) movie poster

Under Milk Wood is a 1972 comedy drama directed by Andrew Sinclair, starring Elizabeth Taylor as Rosie Probert, Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Under Milk Wood (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Andrew Sinclair
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Timon Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Under Milk Wood About?

The premise of Under Milk Wood without spoilers.

A whimsical, slightly surreal portrait of a single day in the fictional Welsh fishing village of Llareggub, introducing an eclectic mix of residents and lingering ghosts. The story is seen through the blind Captain Cat’s eyes, whose gentle observations reveal the community’s quirks, gossip, love and loss.

Under Milk Wood Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • female topless nudity
  • burton and taylor
  • nudity
  • burton and o'toole
  • based on a stage play
  • female nudity
  • blindness
  • welsh
  • seaside village
  • flashback
  • narrator
  • independent film
Cast & crew

Under Milk Wood Cast & Characters

Elizabeth Taylor leads the cast as Rosie Probert, with Richard Burton as First Man and Peter O'Toole as Captain Tom Cat. Directed by Andrew Sinclair; 46 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Under Milk Wood Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Under Milk Wood.

Under Milk Wood (1972) Trailer
Cars

Cars in Under Milk Wood

5 cars on screen, including the 1927 Austin 12/4 Clifton Tourer and the 1951 Austin A125 Sheerline Hearse.

All 5 cars
  • 1927 Austin 12/4 Clifton Tourer in Under Milk Wood 1927 Austin 12/4 Clifton Tourer Minor role
  • 1951 Austin A125 Sheerline Hearse in Under Milk Wood 1951 Austin A125 Sheerline Hearse Minor role
  • Bedford SB5 in Under Milk Wood Bedford SB5 Minor role
  • unknown in Under Milk Wood unknown Minor role
Details

Under Milk Wood Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Bajo el bosque lácteo” and “Unter dem Milchwald”.

Also known as
  • Bajo el bosque lácteo
  • Unter dem Milchwald
  • A mi erdőnk alján
  • Под Млечна гора
  • 牛奶树下
  • Sob o Bosque de Leite
  • Под сенью млечного леса

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FAQ

Under Milk Wood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Under Milk Wood, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Under Milk Wood?

Under Milk Wood runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Under Milk Wood released?

Under Milk Wood was released on January 27, 1972.

Who directed Under Milk Wood?

Under Milk Wood was directed by Andrew Sinclair.

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Who is in the cast of Under Milk Wood?

Under Milk Wood stars Elizabeth Taylor as Rosie Probert, Richard Burton as First Man and Peter O'Toole as Captain Tom Cat, among 46 credited actors.

Does Under Milk Wood have a post-credit scene?

No. Under Milk Wood has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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