Julie

UPC: 883316311103

Studio: Warner Bros. Digital Distribution

MPAA Rating: NR   Contains:[Suitable for Children]

Summary: Julie is most enjoyable if one doesn't take it too seriously. Doris Day plays Julie Benton, whose off-the-coop musician husband Lyle Benton (Louis Jourdan) confesses that he in fact killed Julie's first husband. She immediately recognizes that he is so possessive of her that he would sooner rub her out than lose her altogether, and leaves Lyle, seeking protection under the wing of a country club acquaintance, Cliff Henderson (Barry Sullivan). The San Francisco police deduce that Julie is in danger from Lyle, and begin to close in on the poor woman to protect her, but she inadvertently misses them. In the film's thrilling final sequence, Julie has returned to the stewardess job she once held - without realizing that Lyle has boarded the plane sans detection, planning to murder out most of the crew and take her out next. Silent film star Mae Marsh, a "regular" in the films of director Andrew L. Stone, appears in the closing scenes as an hysterical passenger. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Category: Thriller

Awards: Best Song – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Song – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Original Screenplay – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Julie

Format: DVD

Release Date: 09/30/2011

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Theatre Wide-Screen

Audio: DD1 Dolby Digital Mono

Runtime: 97 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Craig Butler

There's nothing really believable in Julie, one of Doris Day's lesser "damsel in distress" flicks, but it's an undemanding and fairly enjoyable way to spend an hour and a half. The screenplay -- its Academy Award nomination notwithstanding -- is the main culprit, featuring one incredible segment after another, climaxing with the pre-Airport 1975 gimmick of a stewardess piloting a plane via radio instructions (with her eyes closed at some points). It's ridiculous, and far from riveting, but somehow most viewers will let the silly plot carry them along for the ride, and maybe even enjoy a few laughs at the film's expense. Day's performance is a bit overwrought, but then that's exactly what the script calls for. She gives the role her all, and while it's not great acting, it's surprisingly engaging. Similarly, Louis Jourdan plays the maniac with all the clich?s intact, but it works in context. Anyone expecting a really good thriller from Julie will be disappointed, but if one treats it lightly, they may have a bit of fun. ~ Craig Butler, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Eddie Marr  Actor 
Joel Marston  Actor 
Hank Patterson  Actor 
Martin Melcher  Producer 
Leith Stevens  Composer (Music Score) 
Andrew L. Stone  Director 
Andrew L. Stone  Screenwriter 
Tom Adair  Composer (Music Score) 
Leonard Pennario  Composer (Music Score) 
Doris Day  Actor 
Louis Jourdan  Actor 
Barry Sullivan  Actor 
Frank Lovejoy  Actor 
John Gallaudet  Actor 
Harlan Warde  Actor 
Jack Kruschen  Actor 
Aline Towne  Actor 
Ann Robinson  Actor 
Ed Hinton  Actor 
Jack Kelly  Actor 
Barney Phillips  Actor 
Carleton Young  Actor 
Pamela Duncan  Actor 
Mae Marsh  Actor 

Country: USA