Willie and Phil (1980)

  • NR
  • 08/15/1980 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 55m

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Overview

Life imitates art when two Manhattanites — pompous teacher Willie and quiet photographer Phil — become friends after a thought-provoking screening of "Jules et Jim," Truffaut's classic film about a decades-long ménage à trois. Soon, the men meet Jeanette, a sexually liberated southern transplant who promptly falls for both of them. Frustrated passions curdle into jealousy as Jeanette entertains love affairs with each in the ensuing years.

Paul Mazursky

Director, Writer

Cast

Michael Ontkean's headshot

Michael Ontkean

Willie Kaufman
Margot Kidder's headshot

Margot Kidder

Jeannette Sutherland
Ray Sharkey's headshot

Ray Sharkey

Phil D'Amico
Jan Miner's headshot

Jan Miner

Maria Kaufman
Tom Brennan's headshot

Tom Brennan

Mr. Sal Kaufman
Julie Bovasso's headshot

Julie Bovasso

Mrs. D'Amico
Louis Guss's headshot

Louis Guss

Mr. D'Amico
Kathleen Maguire's headshot

Kathleen Maguire

Mrs. Sutherland

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