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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.
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
118 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 1977. Roger Ebert. January 1, 1977. 4 min read. “Julia” is the story of a fascinating woman, told from the point of view of someone who hardly knew her. That is, I realize, an unkind judgment against Lillian Hellman, whose wartime memoirs provide the inspiration for the story.
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
Nov 6, 2009 · Synopsis. Lillian Hellman reflects on the fortunes of her friend Julia, filled with enthusiasm for European causes and finally killed by the Nazis. Director. Fred Zinnemann. Director. Cast. Lillian Hellman. Julia. Dashiell Hammett.
- Fred Zinnemann
- Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave star in this Oscar (R)-winning 1977 drama of friendship and courage.
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.
