Julia

"The story of two women whose friendship suddenly became a matter of life and death."

Jan 8 1978 PG 1h 57m
Drama

At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.

Plot

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.

Written by

Lillian Hellman, Alvin Sargent

Directed by

Fred Zinnemann

Cast

Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

Deutsch, Français, English

Awards

Won 3 Oscars. 21 wins & 26 nominations total

Trailers
Julia, 1977 - Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
10,813
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA