Willie & Phil (1980)

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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.

Director: Paul Mazursky
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Claude Bolling, Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Donn Cambern
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en

Keywords

polyamory

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Paul Mazursky
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willie & 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.
Who directed Willie & Phil?
Willie & Phil was directed by Paul Mazursky.
Who stars in Willie & Phil?
Willie & Phil stars Michael Ontkean, Margot Kidder, Ray Sharkey, Jan Miner, Tom Brennan, Julie Bovasso.
How long is Willie & Phil?
Willie & Phil has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Willie & Phil?
Willie & Phil is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Willie & Phil?
Willie & Phil had a budget of $6M.
How much did Willie & Phil gross?
Willie & Phil grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was Willie & Phil produced?
Willie & Phil was produced in United States of America.