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Julia is a 1977 American WWII drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, from a screenplay by Alvin Sargent. It is based on a chapter from Lillian Hellman's 1973 book Pentimento about the author's relationship with a lifelong friend, Julia, who fought against the Nazis in the years prior to World War II.
Jan 8, 1978 · Julia: Directed by Fred Zinnemann. With Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell. At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
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- Drama
- Fred Zinnemann
- 1978-01-08
After Lillian (Jane Fonda), a renowned playwright, reunites in Russia with her childhood playmate Julia (Vanessa Redgrave), the writer is recruited to smuggle funds into Germany to aid the anti...
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- Fred Zinnemann
- PG
- Jane Fonda
Roger Ebert criticizes the film's structure and tone, which focus on Lillian Hellman's admiration for Julia, a wartime heroine, rather than their relationship. He finds the film awkward, unconvincing and lacking in drama, especially in the central scene of smuggling money into Germany.
Brief Synopsis. To help a childhood friend, playwright Lillian Hellman carries money for the resistance into Nazi territory. Cast & Crew. Read More. Fred Zinnemann. Director. Jane Fonda. Lillian Hellman. Vanessa Redgrave. Julia. Jason Robards Jr. Dashiell Hammett. Maximilian Schell. Johann. Hal Holbrook. Alan Campbell. Photos & Videos. View All.
- Fred Zinnemann
- Jane Fonda
The story of two women whose friendship suddenly became a matter of life and death. Overview. At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany. Fred Zinnemann. Director. Alvin Sargent. Screenplay.
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At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany. This Oscar-winning drama, based on the writing of Lillian Hellman, depicts the relationship between two friends and its unexpected consequences.