Julia
– At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission t..
At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
20 Jan 1978
English, French, German, Russian
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Fred Zinnemann
Lillian Hellman (based upon the story by), Alvin Sargent (screenplay)
Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell
This Oscar-winning drama, based on the writing of Lillian Hellman, depicts the relationship between two friends and its unexpected consequences. After Lillian, a renowned playwright, reunites in Russia with her childhood playmate Julia, the writer is recruited to smuggle funds into Germany to aid the anti-Nazi movement. Waiting in the wings is Lillian's lover and mentor, Dashiell Hammett, who is unaware of her dangerous assignment.
Won 3 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 24 nominations.
20th Century Fox Film Corporation