Being Julia
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Being Julia

(2004)Directed by István Szabó104 min · RComedy, Drama, Romance
“Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.”

Julia Lambert (Annette Bening), the wealthy, celebrated star of the London stage, has begun to feel bored by a career her husband Michael (Jeremy Irons) built for her. Then a handsome young American fan takes an interest, and she lets the fling begin. István Szabó follows the affair as Julia stakes her marriage, her standing and her place in the theatre on a few months of feeling alive.

Annette Beningas Julia Lambert
Jeremy Ironsas Michael Gosselyn
Miriam Margolyesas Dolly de Vries
Bruce Greenwoodas Lord Charles
Michael Gambonas Jimmie Langton
Leigh Lawsonas Archie Dexter
Shaun Evansas Tom Fennel
Max Ironsas Curtain Call Boy
Tom Sturridgeas Roger Gosselyn
Sheila McCarthyas Grace Dexter
Lucy Punchas Avice Crichton
Rosemary Harrisas Julia's Mother
Rita Tushinghamas Aunt Carrie
Maury Chaykinas Walter Gibbs
Marsha Fitzalanas Florence
Julian Richingsas Mr. Turnbull