Boom! (1968) Boom!

Boom! ★½ 1968 (PG) Laughable adaptation of the Williams' play "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore" was a Hollywood star disaster. Flora Goforth (Taylor) is a dying millionairess living in isolated glory on an island near Sardinia. Chris Flanders (Burton) is a wandering poet, nicknamed the "Angel of Death," who shows up and becomes Flora's confidante. Does have pretty scenery. 113m/C VHS. Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Noel Coward, Joanna Shimkus, Michael Dunn, Romolo Valli; Director: Joseph Losey; Writer: Tennessee Williams; Writer: Douglas Slocombe; Cameo: John Barry.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1968
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 113
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Romolo Valli
Actor Richard Burton
Actor Joanna Shimkus
Actor Michael Dunn
Actor Elizabeth Taylor
Actor Noel Coward
Cameo John Barry
Cinematographer Douglas Slocombe
Director Joseph Losey
Writer Tennessee Williams