Dash and Lilly
Synopsis
Biographical look at the bombastic love affair that writers Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman shared in 1940 and 50's Hollywood. Refusing to marry, but deeply in love, the two engaged in many affairs and battled alcoholism.
Top Cast
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Sam Shepard
Dashiell Hammett
Judy Davis
Lillian Hellman
David Paymer
Arthur Kober
Laurence Luckinbill
Joseph Rauh
Željko Ivanek
Mel Berman
Bebe Neuwirth
Dorothy Parker
Alex Fallis
Bing Crosby
Stephanie Morgenstern
Studio Secretary
Bill Martin
Croupier
Barry Flatman
Man on Train
Toby Proctor
Delivery Boy
Maria Syrgiannis
Girl with Hammett
Stephanie Belding
Hospital Receptionist
Boyd Banks
Prison Guard
Ned Eisenberg
Bob Constantine
Barbara Gordon
Society Matron
Marie Dame
"Children's Hour" Actress #1
Sharon Bernbaum
"Children's Hour" Actress #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kathy Bates
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerrold L. Ludwig
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- Dash and Lilly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- The Stan Margolies Company, Granada Media, A+E Global Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathy Bates
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Laura Karpman
Bruce Surtees
Cindy Mollo
Craig McNeil, Jerrold L. Ludwig, Delia Fine, Stan Margulies, Antony Root
Department Leadership Roster
Kathy Bates
Director
Cindy Mollo
Editor
Craig McNeil
Producer
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Producer
Carol Spier
Production Design
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Writer
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dash and Lilly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dash and Lilly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dash and Lilly about?
Biographical look at the bombastic love affair that writers Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman shared in 1940 and 50's Hollywood. Refusing to marry, but deeply in love, the two engaged in many affairs and battled alcoholism.
Who directed Dash and Lilly?
Dash and Lilly was directed by Kathy Bates.
Who stars in Dash and Lilly?
The principal cast of Dash and Lilly includes Sam Shepard, Judy Davis, David Paymer, Laurence Luckinbill, Željko Ivanek.
When was Dash and Lilly released and how long is it?
Dash and Lilly was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dash and Lilly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dash and Lilly was composed by Laura Karpman.