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.
Plot 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.
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Production Filming took place in Toronto.
Awards and nominations AccoladeCeremony DateCategoryRecipientResultsRef.Golden GlobesJanuary 23, 2000Best Miniseries or Television FilmDash and LillyBest Actor in a Miniseries or Television FilmSam ShepardBest Actress in a Miniseries or Television FilmJudy DavisPrimetime Emmy AwardsSeptember 12, 1999Outstanding Made for Television MovieStan MarguilesAntony RootDelia FineCraig McNeilJerrold L. LudwigOutstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a MovieKathy BatesOutstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieSam ShepardOutstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieJudy DavisOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieBebe NeuwirthOutstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a MovieNic EdeOutstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a MovieBruce SurteesOutstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a MovieCindy MolloProducers Guild of AmericaOutstanding Producer of Long-Form TelevisionStan MarguiliesAntony RootDelia FineScott M. SieglerJon CowanRobert L. RovnerWriters Guild of AmericaOriginal Long FormJerrold L. Ludwig
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