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FilmComedyDramaRomance

Willie and Phil (1980)

1980-08-15 · 1h 55m · EN
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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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Paul MazurskyDirector, Writer
Budget
$5.5M
Box office
$4.4M

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Top billed cast

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Michael OntkeanMichael OntkeanWillie KaufmanMargot KidderMargot KidderJeannette SutherlandRay SharkeyRay SharkeyPhil D'AmicoJan MinerJan MinerMaria KaufmanTom BrennanTom BrennanMr. Sal KaufmanJulie BovassoJulie BovassoMrs. D'AmicoLouis GussLouis GussMr. D'AmicoKathleen MaguireKathleen MaguireMrs. SutherlandKaki HunterKaki HunterPatti SutherlandKristine DeBellKristine DeBellRenaAlison Cass ShurpinAlison Cass ShurpinZelda Kaufman #4Christine VarnaiChristine VarnaiZelda Kaufman #3

Keywords

Polyamory

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityPolyamoryMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference58934

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Frequently asked questions about Willie and Phil

What is Willie and Phil about?

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.

How long is Willie and Phil?

Willie and Phil has a runtime of 115 minutes.