Frankie and Johnny
Frankie and Johnny

Frankie and Johnny

You never choose love. Love chooses you.

6.8(608 votes)
1991
1h 58m
Drama
Romance
Comedy

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.

Production

Paramount Pictures

Cast

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Johnny

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Frankie

Héctor Elizondo

Héctor Elizondo

Nick

Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Tim

Jane Morris

Jane Morris

Nedda

Kate Nelligan

Kate Nelligan

Cora

Greg Lewis

Greg Lewis

Tino

Al Fann

Al Fann

Luther

Glenn Plummer

Glenn Plummer

Peter

Sean O'Bryan

Sean O'Bryan

Bobby

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