
The Big Sur
Synopsis
This MGM short film narrated by Richard Burton promotes its upcoming major release "The Sandpiper" (1965), starring Burton and his then wife Elizabeth Taylor. Panoramic shots of the ocean, the seashore, and the desert segue into the artistic community with various of its well-known artists at work and play. It all leads to clips from the film being made.
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May 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- The Big Sur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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What is The Big Sur about?
This MGM short film narrated by Richard Burton promotes its upcoming major release "The Sandpiper" (1965), starring Burton and his then wife Elizabeth Taylor. Panoramic shots of the ocean, the seashore, and the desert segue into the artistic community with various of its well-known artists at work and play. It all leads to clips from the film being made.
Who directed The Big Sur?
The Big Sur was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Big Sur?
The principal cast of The Big Sur includes Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Vincente Minnelli, Martin Ransohoff, Charles Bronson.
When was The Big Sur released and how long is it?
The Big Sur was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 9m.



















