Who is Flora `'Sissy'` Goforth in Boom!?

Elizabeth Taylor plays Flora `'Sissy'` Goforth in the film.

Secluding herself in an island mansion in the Mediterranean with her servants and nurses, the wealthy Flora "Sissy" Goforth (Elizabeth Taylor) 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 (Richard Burton) ingratiates himself with the wilting Sissy. Although her friend the Witch of Capri (Noel Coward) explains Flanders' "Angel of Death" nature to her, Sissy embraces the vulture-like Flanders.

Boom!

Name: Boom!
Duration: 113
Rating: 48

NR 1 hr 53 min

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How long is Boom!?: Boom! is 1 hr 53 min long.

Who directed Boom!?: Joseph Losey

Who is Flora `'Sissy'` Goforth in Boom!?: Elizabeth Taylor plays Flora `'Sissy'` Goforth in the film.

What is Boom! about?: Secluding herself in an island mansion in the Mediterranean with her servants and nurses, the wealthy Flora "Sissy" Goforth (Elizabeth Taylor) 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 (Richard Burton) ingratiates himself with the wilting Sissy. Although her friend the Witch of Capri (Noel Coward) explains Flanders' "Angel of Death" nature to her, Sissy embraces the vulture-like Flanders.