The Sandpiper
“From the beginning, they knew it was wrong....but nothing could keep them apart!”
Synopsis
A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Michael Feinstein Reflects On the Oscar-Winning Theme in THE SANDPIPEROfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-06-23
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor
Laura Reynolds
Richard Burton
Edward Hewitt
Eva Marie Saint
Claire Hewitt
Charles Bronson
Cos Erickson
Robert Webber
Ward Hendricks
James Edwards
Larry Brant
Torin Thatcher
le juge Thompson
Tom Drake
Walter Robinson
Douglas Henderson
Phil Sutcliff
Morgan Mason
Danny Reynolds
Paul Genge
Architect (uncredited)
John Abbey
Trooper (uncredited)
Jan Arvan
Trustee (uncredited)
Mary Benoit
Trustee's Wife (uncredited)
Shirley Bonne
Celebrant #9 (uncredited)
Dusty Cadis
Trooper (uncredited)
Joan Connors
Celebrant #7 (uncredited)
Tom Crane
Walter Robinson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo, Michael Wilson
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- The Sandpiper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.2M
- Production Studios
- Venice Productions, Filmways Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Dalton Trumbo, Michael Wilson, Irene Kamp, Louis Kamp, Martin Ransohoff
Johnny Mandel
Milton Krasner, Dick Borden
David Bretherton
Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Irene Sharaff
Costume Design
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Michael Wilson
Screenplay
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
David Bretherton
Editor
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sandpiper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sandpiper about?
A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
Who directed The Sandpiper?
The Sandpiper was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in The Sandpiper?
The principal cast of The Sandpiper includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Eva Marie Saint, Charles Bronson, Robert Webber.
When was The Sandpiper released and how long is it?
The Sandpiper was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did The Sandpiper make at the box office?
The Sandpiper grossed $6.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Sandpiper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sandpiper was composed by Johnny Mandel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sandpiper?
The Sandpiper holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).