Overview

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

Jane Kaczmarek, Sydney Penny, Art Carney, Hermione Baddeley, Chelcie Ross, Pat Billingsley, Jane MacIver, William Munchow

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What is "The Last Leaf" about?

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.

When was "The Last Leaf" released?

The Last Leaf was released in 1983.

Who stars in "The Last Leaf"?

The cast includes Jane Kaczmarek, Sydney Penny, Art Carney, Hermione Baddeley.