Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story (1976)
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Jeff Griffin (Peter Falk) is dying of cancer. Sarah Phoenix (Jill Clayburgh) is suffering from terminal leukemia. Ignored or reviled by their respective families, Griffin and Phoenix turn to each other for emotional support. Deciding to live their last months to the fullest, they indulge in outrageous, childish public behavior and vent their anger at their conditions full-force, knowing full well that they won't have to answer for their silliness or rage. They also fall in love with each other. The only proviso to their relationship is that Griffin must promise not to visit Phoenix in her final days, and vice versa. Written by John Hill, Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story was first telecast on February 27, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Peter Falk, Jill Clayburgh, (more)
- Director(s):
- Daryl Duke
Synopsis of Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story
Jeff Griffin (Peter Falk) is dying of cancer. Sarah Phoenix (Jill Clayburgh) is suffering from terminal leukemia. Ignored or reviled by their respective families, Griffin and Phoenix turn to each other for emotional support. Deciding to live their last months to the fullest, they indulge in outrageous, childish public behavior and vent their anger at their conditions full-force, knowing full well that they won't have to answer for their silliness or rage. They also fall in love with each other. The only proviso to their relationship is that Griffin must promise not to visit Phoenix in her final days, and vice versa. Written by John Hill, Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story was first telecast on February 27, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story
- Peter Falk - Jeff Griffin
- George Chandler - Old Man
- Ben Hammer - Dr. Feinberg
- Sally Kirkland
- Milton Parsons - Professor
- Dorothy Tristan - Jean
- Jill Clayburgh - Sara Phoenix
- Irwin Charone - Dr. Thompson
- John Harkins - Dr. Glenn
- John Lehne - Grorge
- Ken Sansom - Dr. Harding
- Director(s):
- Daryl Duke
- Writer(s):
- John Hill
- Producer(s):
- Tony Thomas
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