Frankie and Johnny (1991)
You never choose love. Love chooses you.
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
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: October 11, 1991
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
Screenplay
- Terrence McNally (Screenplay)
- Terrence McNally (Theatre Play)
Music: Marvin Hamlisch
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editing: Jacqueline Cambas, Battle Davis
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $29M
Box Office: $23M
Original Language: en
Themes
Food and Cooking Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks
Keywords
new york city, waitress, ex-detainee, cooking, restaurant, diner, greek, love, city life
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Frankie and Johnny?
- Frankie and Johnny stars Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Héctor Elizondo, Nathan Lane, Jane Morris, Kate Nelligan.
- How long is Frankie and Johnny?
- Frankie and Johnny has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Frankie and Johnny?
- Frankie and Johnny is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Frankie and Johnny?
- Frankie and Johnny had a budget of $29M.
- How much did Frankie and Johnny gross?
- Frankie and Johnny grossed $23M worldwide.
- Where was Frankie and Johnny produced?
- Frankie and Johnny was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Frankie and Johnny?
- The themes of Frankie and Johnny include: Food and Cooking Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks.