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.
Acting
Taylor commits completely to unhinged wealthy delusion
Production
Lavish island sets that feel increasingly claustrophobic
Costume
Taylor's caftan collection deserves its own credit
Director
Joseph Losey
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tennessee Williams so hated the film he reportedly walked out of the premiere calling it a 'disaster.'
This was the last of eleven Taylor-Burton collaborations, and their real-life chaos arguably overshadows the scripted melodrama.
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