| Julia | 
 enlarge | Director: Fred Zinnemann
Actors: Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell, Hal Holbrook
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 11670
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 118
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
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Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: FOXD2228321D
UPC: 024543183204
EAN: 0024543183204
ASIN: B0007ZEOPK
Theatrical Release Date: 1977
Release Date: February 7, 2006
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Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 02/03/2009 Run time: 118 minutes Rating: Pg13
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Part of the late-'70s wave of films about strong women (as if none had existed before that), Julia starred Jane Fonda as writer Lillian Hellman in a story based on some of Hellman's own writings. The stronger woman here is the title character (Vanessa Redgrave), a socially active young woman who teaches Hellman the importance of sticking to her beliefs--even in the face of Nazi terror. The subplot focuses on Hellman's growth as a writer, under the supportive wing of lover Dashiell Hammett (Jason Robards). Lushly photographed by Fred Zinnemann, it's one of the few films that projects a sense of how a writer writes; it also was unafraid to explore the dark consequences of conscience, when Resistance-fighter Julia is captured by the Germans. Robards and Redgrave both won Oscars (leading to Redgrave's Zionist hoodlums acceptance speech). Watch for Meryl Streep in a tiny role in her film debut. --Marshall Fine
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 One of the BEST films from the 70's November 23, 2008
I must have seen "Julia " over 20 times,and I never get tired of it.Fonda and Redgrave are great,along with Jason Robards.Its amazing this is a true story about a period in Lilian Hellman's life,and what a heroic task she did for her friend,Julia.If you have never seen this movie,please make it a point to, about a time in our history we should never forget.
THE LILLIAN HELLMANN STORY November 3, 2008
Julia
Jane Fonda is excellent as Lillian Hellman in this adaptation of the author's Pentimento, which relates how Lillian was drawn into the European Resistance movement during the Thirties. But even better than Fonda, is Vanessa Redgrave, as her friend 'Julia'. And Jason Robards Jr. is far more credible than Jane, in his role as writer, Dashiell Hammett. Both he and Vanessa Redgrave, scored the Academy Awards, and so did the script-writer, Alvin Sargent.
Lillian and Julia October 9, 2008
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JULIA (1977) is a great movie, beautifully adapted from Lillian Hellman's story by Alvin Sargent, exquisitely directed by Fred Zinnemann and boasting a cast of fine actors, including Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Hal Holbrook, Maximilian Schell, Rosemary Murphy and, in her film debut, Meryl Streep.
The picture earned eleven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Redgrave, Robards and Sargent won their statuettes.
Fonda plays Hellman, who in the early 1930s was an angry, struggling wannabe playwright, living with mystery writer Dashiell Hammett (Robards). With success still eluding her, she travels to Europe, hoping to find a better atmosphere in which to write, and also to visit with her oldest and dearest friend, Julia (Redgrave), daughter of a very wealthy family, who is studying medicine in Vienna.
Julia is also involved in an anti-Fascist/anti-Nazi movement, which has resulted in her being badly injured. In fact, after Hellman visits her in the hospital, she disappears.
Years later, after she has become a Broadway success, Lillian is asked by Julia, via a political acquaintance (Schell), to undertake a dangerous clandestine mission against the Nazis.
Though much of it may be fiction, JULIA is a gripping, moving, often suspenseful drama that stays with viewers long after it has ended. It's one of this writer's very favorite films.
Michael B. Druxman, author of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
 Not too dated September 22, 2008
Lushly photographed, you can watch this just for the gorgeous scenes in pre-war Paris and Berlin. Supposedly about two strong women, Jane Fonda's role as Hellman makes her out to be a bit of a klutz. Vanessa Redgrave's brief appearances mark the stronger of the two. Made in 1977 when WW2 was closer in time than Vietnam is now, the movie is a bit of a relic, but still worth watching. Jason Robards as Dashiell Hammett is a hoot. Fonda needed acting lessons then, just like now. Too much emoting for my taste.
 I don't understand all the hype over this May 13, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Another case of when I side with the minority. I didn't get through it. Decided I had much better ways to spend my time. The only thing I really enjoyed was Meryl Streep's bit. I don't whether she resurfaced later in the film but I guess I'll never know now.
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