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Frankie and Johnny

You never choose love. Love chooses you.

1991 · R · 1h 58m

Directed by Garry Marshall

6.8

TMDB audience score
682 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Al Pacino
    Johnny

  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    Frankie

  • Héctor Elizondo
    Nick

  • Nathan Lane
    Tim

  • Jane Morris
    Nedda

  • Kate Nelligan
    Cora

  • Greg Lewis
    Tino

  • Al Fann
    Luther

  • Glenn Plummer
    Peter

  • Sean O'Bryan
    Bobby

  • Fernando López
    Jorge

  • Ele Keats
    Artemis

  • Phil Leeds
    Mr. DeLeon

  • K Callan
    Frankie's Mother

  • Shannon Wilcox
    Christine the Hooker

  • Harvey Miller
    Mr. Rosen

  • Tim Hopper
    Lester

  • Robert Ball
    Haircombing Neighbor