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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Kathy BatesDirector
- Jerrold L. LudwigWriter
- Laura KarpmanOriginal Music Composer
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
Themes
woman director