... of Ben's life. His obsession would not rest until the end of the movie when the couple escaped from the church where Elaine had just gotten married. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? established Mike Nichols as one the most promising "New Hollywood" directors. However, The Graduate made him one of those directors who, at that time, were reshaping the American Motion Picture ... found. However, Mrs. Robinson's and Benjamin's roles caused a big challenge. For Mrs. Robinson some candidates such as Susan Hayward and Doris Day refused to play the role because they felt offended by the characte...

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