Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Filming locations
Filmed in Toronto
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Music
Music by Laura Karpman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Bruce Surtees
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Jerrold L. LudwigWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- May 31, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Sam ShepardDashiell Hammett
Judy DavisLillian Hellman
David PaymerArthur Kober
Laurence LuckinbillJoseph Rauh
Željko IvanekMel Berman
Bebe NeuwirthDorothy Parker- Alex FallisBing Crosby
Stephanie MorgensternStudio Secretary- Bill MartinCroupier
Barry FlatmanMan on Train- Toby ProctorDelivery Boy
Maria SyrgiannisGirl with Hammett
Stephanie BeldingHospital Receptionist
Boyd BanksPrison Guard
Ned EisenbergBob Constantine
Barbara GordonSociety Matron
Marie Dame"Children's Hour" Actress #1- Sharon Bernbaum"Children's Hour" Actress #2
Victor A. YoungHarvey Chernoff
Mark ZimmermanWalter Winchell
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