Frankie and Johnny (1991)

  • R
  • 10/11/1991 (US)
  • Drama, Romance, Comedy
  • 1h 58m

You never choose love. Love chooses you.

Overview

When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fling with waitress Cora, Frankie develops an attraction for Cora's friend and fellow waitress Frankie. While Frankie resists Johnny's charms initially, she eventually relents when her best friend, Tim, persuades her to give Johnny a chance.

Garry Marshall

Director

Terrence McNally

Screenplay

Cast

Al Pacino's headshot

Al Pacino

Johnny
Michelle Pfeiffer's headshot

Michelle Pfeiffer

Frankie
Hector Elizondo's headshot

Hector Elizondo

Nick
Nathan Lane's headshot

Nathan Lane

Tim
Jane Morris's headshot

Jane Morris

Nedda
Kate Nelligan's headshot

Kate Nelligan

Cora
Greg Lewis's headshot

Greg Lewis

Tino
Al Fann's headshot

Al Fann

Luther

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