One of the characters is referred to as "Control". Also known by the letter C, Control is the head of British foreign intelligence, MI6. The "C" originated with the first person in charge, Captain Sir Mansfield Smith-Cumming R.N. (Royal Navy), who would sign documents with his initial and in green ink. The character "M" in the James Bond movies is a play on this, originally based on the name "Mansfield". As a matter of tradition, the succeeding directors of MI6 have continued to sign documents with the letter C (for Control), and in green ink.
Julia - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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The film cast includes five Oscar winners: Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell and Meryl Streep; and one Oscar nominee: Hal Holbrook.
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Ronee Blakley hot off her Oscar nominated role in Nashville was approached by Zinnemann to play Julia- she has confirmed this via her personal Facebook page
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Early on, director Fred Zinnemann actually considered casting Meryl Streep in the title role. However, as Streep was almost totally unknown as an actress - she had only one play to her credit, and never appeared in a film - Zinnemann decided to cast Vanessa Redgrave instead.
Julia - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Julia - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Julia - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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