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Julie (1956): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Julie is a 1956 drama thriller directed by Andrew L. Stone, starring Doris Day, Jack Kelly and Barry Sullivan. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. It holds 57% on TMDB.

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Julie (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Andrew L. Stone
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Julie About?

The premise of Julie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Julie's dreams of a fresh start in bustling Mumbai quickly turn into a nightmare as she confronts unforeseen obstacles and uncovers a web of mystery and intrigue.

Julie Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • suspense
  • country club
  • stalker
  • revolver
  • hitchcockian
  • psychopath
  • surveillance
  • tape recorder
  • narration
  • police surveillance
  • hotel
  • san francisco california
+38 more
  • aviation
  • character name as title
  • emotional abuse
  • psychological abuse
  • sociopath
  • reckless driving
  • convertible
  • spark plug
  • sabotage
  • monterey california
  • hitchhiking
  • police station
  • murder disguised as suicide
  • carmel california
  • police detective
  • false identity
  • flight attendant
  • apartment building
  • jumping out of a moving car
  • telegram
  • airport
  • air traffic control
  • doctor
  • emergency landing
  • panic
  • cockpit
  • domestic violence
  • airplane
  • murder
  • car chase
  • shooting
  • marriage
  • phone booth
  • piano
  • rental car
  • gunshot wound
  • husband
  • escape
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Cast & crew

Julie Cast

Doris Day leads the cast, with Jack Kelly and Barry Sullivan. Directed by Andrew L. Stone; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Andrew L. Stone

More films directed by Andrew L. Stone: The Secret of My Success, The Password Is Courage, Ring of Fire and The Last Voyage.

Full filmography
Ratings

Julie Reviews & Ratings

Julie holds 57% on TMDB.

Plot

Julie Plot Summary

What happens in Julie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Julie Benton, Doris Day, is terrorized by her insanely jealous husband, Lyle, a concert pianist who swears he will kill her if she ever tries to leave. He nearly follows through when he floors the accelerator, forcing Julie to weave through the treacherous curves of a Pacific Coast road in a heartbeat of fear and resolve.

Full summary

The whole story of Julie, scene by scene

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Awards

Julie Awards & Nominations

Julie was nominated for 2 Oscars.

2 nominations1 ceremony

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) logo
    Oscars 1957 2 nominations
    • Nominated Music (Song)
    • Nominated Writing (Screenplay—Original)
Videos

Julie Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Julie.

JULIE (Theatrical Trailer)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Julie?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who portrays the character Julie Benton?

Cars

Cars in Julie

17 cars on screen, including the 1956 Chrysler Windsor and the 1956 De Soto Firedome.

All 17 cars
  • 1956 Chrysler Windsor in Julie 1956 Chrysler Windsor Main role
  • 1956 De Soto Firedome in Julie 1956 De Soto Firedome Important role
  • 1956 Dodge Custom Royal in Julie 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Minor role
  • 1955 Ford Mainline in Julie 1955 Ford Mainline Minor role

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FAQ

Julie FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Julie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Julie?

Julie runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Julie released?

Julie was released on October 17, 1956.

Who directed Julie?

Julie was directed by Andrew L. Stone.

More films by Andrew L. Stone

Who is in the cast of Julie?

Julie stars Doris Day, Jack Kelly and Barry Sullivan, among 10 credited actors.

How is Julie rated?

Julie has 57% on TMDB.

Was Julie nominated for any awards?

Julie received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Julie have a post-credit scene?

No. Julie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Julie in?

The original language of Julie is Hindi.

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