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Julia (1977)

Julia (1977)
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The film traces the lifelong relationship between playwright Lillian Hellman and Julia, a wealthy girl who turns her back on her upbringing to follow her ideals. In the 1930s, while the adult Hellman (Jane Fonda) struggles to establish herself as a playwright with the help of her lover, Dashiell Hammett (Jason Robards), Julia (Vanessa Redgrave) battles the exigencies of the Nazi regime. Visiting Julia in Germany, Lillian realizes how much her friend's idealism has cost her, both physically and financially. Lillian is asked by Julia's friend Johann (Maximilian Schell) to smuggle a large sum of money from Paris to Germany, the better to combat the Nazis from within. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and four acting awards, Julia won for Alvin Sargent's screenplay and Robards' and Redgrave's performances, leading to Redgrave's infamous "Zionist hoodlums" acceptance speech. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Jane FondaVanessa Redgrave, (more)
Director(s):
Fred Zinnemann
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Julia

The film traces the lifelong relationship between playwright Lillian Hellman and Julia, a wealthy girl who turns her back on her upbringing to follow her ideals. In the 1930s, while the adult Hellman (Jane Fonda) struggles to establish herself as a playwright with the help of her lover, Dashiell Hammett (Jason Robards), Julia (Vanessa Redgrave) battles the exigencies of the Nazi regime. Visiting Julia in Germany, Lillian realizes how much her friend's idealism has cost her, both physically and financially. Lillian is asked by Julia's friend Johann (Maximilian Schell) to smuggle a large sum of money from Paris to Germany, the better to combat the Nazis from within. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and four acting awards, Julia won for Alvin Sargent's screenplay and Robards' and Redgrave's performances, leading to Redgrave's infamous "Zionist hoodlums" acceptance speech. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
117 mins

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Director(s):
Fred Zinnemann
Writer(s):
Alvin Sargent
Producer(s):
Richard Roth
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Violence, Questionable for Children, Mild Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
Julia Awards:
  • 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Cinematography
  • 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actress
  • 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Picture
  • 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Screenplay
  • 1977 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  • 1977 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
  • 1977 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
  • 1977 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actor
  • 1977 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
  • 1977 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actor
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Andy S.

A wonderful film. Excellent performances from the entire cast. Jason Robards and Maximillian Schell are superb. One of my top ten picks all time!

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Michael M.

Movie really is moving as you get attached to the character of Julia. The scene where Lillian and Julia meet up in the bar to exchange money is just an awesome scene.

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Lois W.

A marvelous movie.You've just 'GOTTA SEE IT!" Based on a true story. Suspensful ..

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