Frankie and Johnny(1991)
“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, he 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.
Director
Garry Marshall
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$29M
Revenue
$23M
Cast
Al Pacino
as Johnny
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Frankie
Héctor Elizondo
as Nick
Nathan Lane
as Tim
Jane Morris
as Nedda
Kate Nelligan
as Cora
Greg Lewis
as Tino
Al Fann
as Luther
Glenn Plummer
as Peter
Sean O'Bryan
as Bobby
Fernando López
as Jorge
Ele Keats
as Artemis
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$29M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch Frankie and Johnny?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Frankie and Johnny (1991).
What is Frankie and Johnny about?▼
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, he 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.
Who directed Frankie and Johnny?▼
Frankie and Johnny was directed by Garry Marshall and released in 1991. It is a drama, romance, comedy film.
How long is Frankie and Johnny?▼
Frankie and Johnny has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Frankie and Johnny?▼
The cast of Frankie and Johnny includes Al Pacino as Johnny, Michelle Pfeiffer as Frankie, Héctor Elizondo as Nick, Nathan Lane as Tim, Jane Morris as Nedda and more.
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