Julia
“The story of two women whose friendship suddenly became a matter of life and death.”
Synopsis
At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Julia, 1977 - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-02
Top Cast
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Jane Fonda
Lillian Hellman
Vanessa Redgrave
Julia
Jason Robards
Dashiell Hammett
Maximilian Schell
Johann
Hal Holbrook
Alan
Rosemary Murphy
Dorothy Parker
Meryl Streep
Anne Marie
Dora Doll
Woman Passenger
Elisabeth Mortensen
Girl Passenger
John Glover
Sammy
Lisa Pelikan
Young Julia
Cathleen Nesbitt
Julia's Grandmother
Susan Jones
Young Lillian
Maurice Denham
Undertaker
Ted Richert
Lillian's Friend in Sardy's (uncredited)
Mark Metcalf
Pratt
Gérard Buhr
Passport Officer
Stefan Gryff
'Hamlet'
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.64x
+$12.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Sargent
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Julia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $7.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.7M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Alvin Sargent, Lillian Hellman
Georges Delerue
Douglas Slocombe
Walter Murch, Marcel Durham
Julien Derode, Richard A. Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Willy Holt
Production Design
Richard A. Roth
Producer
Anthea Sylbert
Costume Design
Carmen Dillon
Production Design
Walter Murch
Editor
Marcel Durham
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Julia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Julia about?
At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
Who directed Julia?
Julia was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in Julia?
The principal cast of Julia includes Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell, Hal Holbrook.
When was Julia released and how long is it?
Julia was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Julia?
Julia had a reported production budget of $7.8M and grossed $20.7M at the worldwide box office (2.64 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Julia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Julia was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Julia based on a book or true story?
Julia is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lillian Hellman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Julia?
Julia holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).