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In Manhattan, columnist Lou Friedlander (Paul Sorvino) experiences love at first sight when he sets his eyes upon a new tenant in his apartment building: Sarah Gantz (Anne Ditchburn), a ballerina who has recently broken up with her boyfriend. However, Sarah soon discovers that she has a terminal illness and should give up dancing for her health. Undeterred, she fights against the disease to keep her career while Lou documents her struggles, the pair growing ever closer to one another.
Original Release
11/08/1978
US Release
11/08/1978
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Sorvino | Lou Friedlander |
| Anne Ditchburn | Sarah Gantz |
| Anita Dangler | Franny |
| Thaao Penghlis | Christopher |
| Linda Selman | Barbara Bass |
| Héctor Mercado | Roger Lucas |
| Dick Carballo | George Washington Monero / George Washington Moreno |
| Jack Ramage | Doctor Foster |
| Adam Gifford | Marty Olivera |
| Brenda K. Starr | Punk |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Sorvino | Lou Friedlander |
| Anne Ditchburn | Sarah Gantz |
| Anita Dangler | Franny |
| Thaao Penghlis | Christopher |
| Linda Selman | Barbara Bass |
| Héctor Mercado | Roger Lucas |
| Dick Carballo | George Washington Monero / George Washington Moreno |
| Jack Ramage | Doctor Foster |
| Adam Gifford | Marty Olivera |
| Brenda K. Starr | Punk |
| Daniel Faraldo | T.C. Olivera / T.C. Oliveira |
| Michael Gorrin | Lester Edelman |
| Tara Mitton | Diana |
| Matt Russo | Jeck Guffy / Jack Guffy |
| Bill Conti | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Richard Jamieson | Joe Christy |
| Susan Doukas | Nurse |
| Ben Slack | Mort Hoffman |
| Lloyd Kaufman | Usher |
| Lee Steele | Baclstage Doorman / Backstage Doorman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John G. Avildsen | Producer |
| Michael Levee | Producer |
| George Manasse | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1979 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Female | Nominated |
