Willie & Phil
"Heads or Tails..."
Originally released in 1980. Willie & Phil is a comedy/drama film. directed by Paul Mazursky.
Starring Michael Ontkean, Margot Kidder, and Ray Sharkey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.4M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Ontkean
as Willie Kaufman
Margot Kidder
as Jeannette Sutherland
Ray Sharkey
as Phil D'Amico
Jan Miner
as Maria Kaufman
Tom Brennan
as Mr. Sal Kaufman
Julie Bovasso
as Mrs. D'Amico
Louis Guss
as Mr. D'Amico
Kathleen Maguire
as Mrs. Sutherland
Kaki Hunter
as Patti Sutherland
Kristine DeBell
as Rena
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $4,400,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
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 abo...
Who directed Willie & Phil?
Willie & Phil was directed by Paul Mazursky.
How long is Willie & Phil?
Willie & Phil has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Willie & Phil released?
Willie & Phil was released on August 15, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Willie & Phil?
The main cast of Willie & Phil includes Michael Ontkean, Margot Kidder, Ray Sharkey, Jan Miner, Tom Brennan.