Boom!(1968)
Together they devour life
Boom! Synopsis
Secluding herself in an island mansion in the Mediterranean with her servants and nurses, the wealthy Flora "Sissy" Goforth prepares for her impending death -- and she isn't the only one who's waiting. Known for his attraction to the dying rich, poet Chris Flanders ingratiates himself with the wilting Sissy. Although her friend explains Flanders' "Angel of Death" nature to her, Sissy embraces the vulture-like Flanders.
Boom! (1968) is a drama, thriller and horror film directed by Joseph Losey, released on May 26, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Noël Coward and Joanna Shimkus. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Losey
- Writers:
- Tennessee Williams, Tennessee Williams
- Producers:
- John Heyman, Norman Priggen
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Slocombe
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Moon Lake, Universal Pictures, John Heyman Productions
- Status:
- Released
Boom! (1968) Trailer
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Boom! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Flora 'Sissy' Goforth
Richard Burton
as Chris Flanders
- Noël Coward
Noël Coward
as The Witch of Capri
Joanna Shimkus
as Miss Black
Michael Dunn
as Rudi
Romolo Valli
as Doctor Luilo
- Fernando Piazza
Fernando Piazza
as Etti
- Veronica Wells
Veronica Wells
as Simonetta
- Howard Taylor
Howard Taylor
as Journalist
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Losey, written by Tennessee Williams and Tennessee Williams, produced by John Heyman and Norman Priggen.
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Boom! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 40 ratings.
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Boom! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boom! online?
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Boom! (1968) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boom!?
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The main cast of Boom! (1968) includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Noël Coward, Joanna Shimkus and Michael Dunn. The film was directed by Joseph Losey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boom! released?
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Boom! was released on May 26, 1968 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Boom! worth watching?
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Boom! (1968) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boom!?
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