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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A classic from 1965. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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Richard Burton
Self / Narrator
Elizabeth Taylor
Self
Vincente Minnelli
Self
Martin Ransohoff
Self
Charles Bronson
Self (uncredited)
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