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Julia is a 1977 dramatic film based on playwright Lillian Hellman's novel Pentimento, which tells the story of her relationship with her lifelong friend Julia, who worked as an anti-fascist in the years prior to World War II. The movie was adapted by Alvin Sargent from the novel. It was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

Plot summary

While Julia attended the University in Vienna, studying with such luminaries as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein, Lillian Hellman suffers through revisions of her play with mentor and sometimes lover Dashiell Hammett at a New England beachhouse. After becoming a celebrated playwright, Lillian is invited to a writing conference in Russia. Julia, having taken the battle against fascism, enlists Lillian en route to smuggle money through Nazi Germany which will assist in the Anti-Factist cause. It is a dangerous mission especially for a Jewish intellectual on her way to Russia.

During a brief meeting with Julia on this trip, Lillian learns that Julia has a child named Lilly. Shortly after her return to the United States, Lillian is informed of Julia's murder. The details of her death are shrouded in secrecy. Lillian sadly travels to England to search for her namesake the child she had promised Julia to care for. Lillian's relationship with Julia goes beyond mere acquaintance and one for which the word "love" seems appropriate.

Main cast

Jane Fonda
- Lillian Hellman
Vanessa Redgrave
- Julia
Jason Robards
- Dashiell Hammett
Maximilian Schell
- Johann
Hal Holbrook
- Alan Cambell
Rosemary Murphy
- Dorothy Parker
Meryl Streep
- Anne Marie
John Glover
- Sammy
Lisa Pelikan
- Julia (younger)

Awards

It won Academy Awards for:

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
(Jason Robards);
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
(Vanessa Redgrave);
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium - (Alvin Sargent)

It was nominated for an Academy Award for:

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
(Maximilian Schell);
Best Actress in a Leading Role
(Jane Fonda);
Best Cinematography;
Best Costume Design;
Best Director;
Best Film Editing;
Best Music, Original Score;
Best Picture.

Trivia

Faye Dunaway
turned down the role of Julia.
This was Meryl Streep's and Lisa Pelikan's first film.
This film was shot on location in England and France.

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Actors - Julia

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