The V.I.P.s
“THIS IS THE STORY OF ONE DRAMATIC, DEVASTATING NIGHT ...in the glamorous private world of the very rich, the very famous, the very beautiful, the very powerful ...the "Very Important Persons"!”
Synopsis
Wealthy passengers fogged in at London's Heathrow Airport fight to survive a variety of personal trials.
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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
Cmdr. Millbank
Richard Wattis
Sanders
David Frost
Reporter
Ronald Fraser
Joslin
Robert Coote
John Coburn
Michael Hordern
Airport Director
Martin Miller
Dr. Schwatzbacher
Lance Percival
B.O.A.C. Officer
Joan Benham
Miss Potter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Rattigan
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The V.I.P.s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- De Grunwald Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith
Terence Rattigan
Miklós Rózsa
Jack Hildyard
Frank Clarke
Anatole de Grunwald
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Asquith
Director
Terence Rattigan
Writer
Anatole de Grunwald
Producer
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Frank Clarke
Editor
Pierre Cardin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The V.I.P.s
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What is The V.I.P.s about?
Wealthy passengers fogged in at London's Heathrow Airport fight to survive a variety of personal trials.
Who directed The V.I.P.s?
The V.I.P.s was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in The V.I.P.s?
The principal cast of The V.I.P.s includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Louis Jourdan, Elsa Martinelli, Margaret Rutherford.
When was The V.I.P.s released and how long is it?
The V.I.P.s was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The V.I.P.s?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The V.I.P.s was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The V.I.P.s?
The V.I.P.s holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).