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Willie & Phil

1980-08-15 · 115 min · ★ 4.6

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Paul Mazursky
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,500,000
Revenue
USD 4,400,000

Top Cast

Michael OntkeanMichael OntkeanWillie Kaufman
Margot KidderMargot KidderJeannette Sutherland
Ray SharkeyRay SharkeyPhil D'Amico
Jan MinerJan MinerMaria Kaufman
Tom BrennanTom BrennanMr. Sal Kaufman
Julie BovassoJulie BovassoMrs. D'Amico
Louis GussLouis GussMr. D'Amico
Kathleen MaguireKathleen MaguireMrs. Sutherland
Kaki HunterKaki HunterPatti Sutherland
Kristine DeBellKristine DeBellRena
Alison Cass ShurpinZelda Kaufman #4
Christine VarnaiZelda Kaufman #3
Walter N. LoweryPark Bum
Jerry HallJerry HallKaren
Helen HanftHelen HanftUsed Cars Salesperson
Sol FriederSol FriederPshchiatrist #2
Ed Van NuysOfficial Clerk
Jill MazurskyJill
Donald F. MuhichPsychiatrist #1
Ann E. WileElaine

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