Frankie and Johnny
You never choose love. Love chooses you.
6.8(654) 1991-10-11 118 minDramaRomanceComedy
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.
ScreenplayTerrence McNally
Original Music ComposerMarvin Hamlisch
ProducerGarry Marshall
DirectorGarry Marshall
Cast & characters
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
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Fernando López
as Jorge
Ele Keats
as Artemis
Phil Leeds
as Mr. DeLeon
K Callan
as Frankie's Mother
Shannon Wilcox
as Christine the Hooker
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Harvey Miller
as Mr. Rosen
Tim Hopper
as Lester
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Robert Ball
as Haircombing Neighbor
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Terri Sigrist
as Bowling Twin
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Lori Sigrist
as Bowling Twin
Al Sapienza
as Peter's Roommate
Lorna Thayer
as Flower Mart Vendor
Calvin Jung
as Officer Lee
Dedee Pfeiffer
as Frankie’s Cousin
