Willie & Phil (1980) is a romantic comedy helmed by Paul Mazursky that delves into the unconventional relationships of three individuals during the tumultuous 1970s. The story begins with Willie, a Jewish English teacher in New York, who crosses paths with Phil, an Italian photographer, at a screening of "Jules et Jim." The two form a deep friendship, but their lives take an unexpected turn when they meet Jeanette, a young woman from Kentucky who is struggling to find her footing. In a whimsical twist, Jeanette flips a coin to decide which of the two men she will move in with, setting off a chain of events that forever entwines their destinies. Willie and Jeanette eventually have a baby, while Phil moves to Los Angeles to pursue greater success. Willie, known to Phil as Mars, struggles with indecision and moves to a farm for a few years. Jeanette, seeking more from life, joins Phil in LA, just as he embarks on a journey to India in search of enlightenment. The plot thickens hilariously when Phil's strict Catholic parents enter the picture, adding layers of complexity to the already intricate web of relationships.
Willie & Phil (1980)
1980 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Credits
Direction Paul Mazursky
Cast Michael Ontkean · Margot Kidder · Ray Sharkey · Jan Miner · Tom Brennan · Julie Bovasso · Natalie Wood · Laurence Fishburne · Tom Noonan
Soundtrack Claude Bolling
Screenplay Paul Mazursky
Cinematography Sven Nykvist
Technical sheet
Title Willie & Phil
Original title Willie & Phil
Year 1980
Type Movie
Length 116 min.
Country United States
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