The Last Leaf (1983)

An Easter Parable

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.

Cast (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Jane Kaczmarek

Joanna Brady

S

Sydney Penny

Susan

Art Carney

Mr. Verlain

Hermione Baddeley

Mrs. McCleary

Chelcie Ross

Constable

Pat Billingsley

Dr. Winchester

J

Jane MacIver

Grocery Lady

W

William Munchow

Schlosser

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