The Last Leaf (1983)
An Easter Parable: As lingering pneumonia takes her will to live, a young girl decides that she will die when the last leaf drops from a dying vine outside her window. Her neighbor, an elderly artist frustrated by his inability to paint what is in his heart, follows the example of the Savior and makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her life. In doing so, he creates the masterpiece he has been struggling to paint.
Director: David Anspaugh
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Jane Kaczmarek as Joanna Brady |
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Sydney Penny as Susan |
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Art Carney as Mr. Verlain |
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Hermione Baddeley as Mrs. McCleary |
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Chelcie Ross as Constable |
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Pat Billingsley as Dr. Winchester |
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Jane MacIver as Grocery Lady |
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William Munchow as Schlosser |
| Directing | David Anspaugh | Director |
| Writing | O. Henry | Short Story |
| Writing | Caryl Ledner | Teleplay |
| Production | John C. Kinnear | Executive Producer |
| Production | James Gartner | Producer |
| Production | Stephen B. Allen | Executive Producer |
