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Dash and Lilly

Not to be confused with Dash & Lily.

Dash and Lilly is a 1999 American biographical drama television film about writers Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman. The film was directed by actress Kathy Bates, written by Jerry Ludwig, and stars Sam Shepard and Judy Davis. It aired on A&E on May 31, 1999.

Dash and Lilly
Genre
Written byJerry Ludwig
Directed byKathy Bates
Starring
Music byLaura Karpman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Jerry Ludwig
  • Craig McNeil
Production locationToronto
CinematographyBruce Surtees
EditorCindy Mollo
Running time100 minutes
Production companies
  • A&E Networks
  • Granada Entertainment
  • The Stan Marguiles Company
Original release
NetworkA&E
ReleaseMay 31, 1999 (1999-05-31)

Plot

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The lives of Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman are set against the golden era of Hollywood, HUAC and the issue of McCarthyism of the 1950s. This intimate look at the lives of two of this century's literary titans follows their tumultuous affair, drinking bouts, career highs and lows, and activities in support of left-wing causes, including Hammett's public avowal of Communism and his membership in the Communist Party and Hellman's sympathies for the Stalinist regime in the Soviet Union before World War II.

Cast

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Production

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Filming took place in Toronto.[1]

Awards and nominations

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Accolade Ceremony Date Category Recipient Results Ref.
Golden Globes January 23, 2000 Best Miniseries or Television Film Dash and Lilly Nominated [2]
Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film Sam Shepard Nominated
Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film Judy Davis Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards September 12, 1999 Outstanding Made for Television Movie Stan Marguiles
Antony Root
Delia Fine
Craig McNeil
Jerrold L. Ludwig 		Nominated [3]
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Movie Kathy Bates Nominated [4]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Sam Shepard Nominated [5]
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Judy Davis Nominated [6]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Bebe Neuwirth Nominated [7]
Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Movie Nic Ede Nominated [8]
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Movie Bruce Surtees Nominated [9]
Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie Cindy Mollo Nominated [10]
Producers Guild of America Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television Stan Marguilies
Antony Root
Delia Fine
Scott M. Siegler
Jon Cowan
Robert L. Rovner 		Nominated [11]
Writers Guild of America Original Long Form Jerrold L. Ludwig Won [12]

References

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  1. ^ Fries, Laura (May 28, 1999). "Dash and Lilly". Variety. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "Winners & Nominees 1998". www.goldenglobes.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-29. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  3. ^ "Outstanding Made For Television Movie Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  4. ^ "Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries Movie Or A Dramatic Special Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  5. ^ "Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  6. ^ "Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  7. ^ "Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  8. ^ "Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries Movie Or A Special Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  9. ^ "Outstanding Cinematography For A Miniseries Or Movie Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  10. ^ "Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie Nominees / Winners 1999". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  11. ^ "PGA Awards (2000)". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  12. ^ "Writers Guild of America, USA (2000)". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
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