The Sandpiper
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The Sandpiper

(1965)Directed by Vincente Minnelli117 minDrama, Romance
“From the beginning, they knew it was wrong....but nothing could keep them apart!”

Laura Reynolds (Elizabeth Taylor), a single mother and painter in Monterey, California, is summoned to the Episcopalian boarding school where her son has been getting into trouble. The headmaster, Edward Hewitt (Richard Burton), is married to Claire (Eva Marie Saint), and Vincente Minnelli sets their first meeting against the coast. Laura answers to no one, Edward has built his life on order, and a marriage and a school now sit within reach of her.

Elizabeth Tayloras Laura Reynolds
Richard Burtonas Edward Hewitt
Eva Marie Saintas Claire Hewitt
Charles Bronsonas Cos Erickson
Robert Webberas Ward Hendricks
James Edwardsas Larry Brant
Torin Thatcheras le juge Thompson
Tom Drakeas Walter Robinson
Douglas Hendersonas Phil Sutcliff
Morgan Masonas Danny Reynolds
PGPaul Gengeas Architect (uncredited)
John Abbeyas Trooper (uncredited)
Jan Arvanas Trustee (uncredited)
Mary Benoitas Trustee's Wife (uncredited)
Shirley Bonneas Celebrant #9 (uncredited)
Dusty Cadisas Trooper (uncredited)
Joan Connorsas Celebrant #7 (uncredited)
Tom Craneas Walter Robinson (uncredited)
TCTom Curtisas Trustee (uncredited)
Jeff Davisas Administrator (uncredited)
Colin Drakeas Administrator (uncredited)
FFFred Fisheras Administrator (uncredited)
Mel Gallagheras Celebrant #4 (uncredited)
Kelton Garwoodas Celebrant #2 (uncredited)