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Frankie and Johnny (1991)

R  118 min  -  Drama | Comedy | Romance   -  11 October 1991 (USA)
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Johnny has just been released from prison, and gets a job in a cafe beside waitress Frankie. Frankie is a bit of a loner, but Johnny is determined their romance will blossom.

Director:

Garry Marshall

Writers:

Terrence McNally (play), Terrence McNally (screenplay)
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Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 4 wins See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Al Pacino ...
Michelle Pfeiffer ...
Hector Elizondo ...
Nathan Lane ...
Tim
Kate Nelligan ...
Cora
Jane Morris Jane Morris ...
Greg Lewis ...
Tino
Al Fann Al Fann ...
Luther
Ele Keats ...
Artemis
Fernando López Fernando López ...
Jorge
Glenn Plummer ...
Peter
Tim Hopper ...
Lester
Harvey Miller Harvey Miller ...
Mr. Rosen
Sean O'Bryan ...
Bobby
Goldie McLaughlin Goldie McLaughlin ...
Waitress Helen
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Storyline

Johnny has just been released from prison, and gets a job in a cafe beside waitress Frankie. Frankie is a bit of a loner, but Johnny is determined their romance will blossom. Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Restaurant | Love | Middle Aged Man | Cafe | Waitress  | See more »

Taglines:

You never choose love. Love chooses you.

Genres:

Drama | Comedy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sensuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Frankie & Johnny See more »

Filming Locations:

California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$22,773,535 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

One scene called for actor Al Pacino to be surprised after opening a door. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was filming in a nearby studio, so director Garry Marshall arranged for Kirk and Spock be on the other side of the door that Pacino opened. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer come home after their first date. They begin to make the bed. Al Pacino starts to take his jacket off. When he jumps on the bed to bite her butt, his jacket is completely on, and he must take it off again. See more »

Quotes

Frankie: I don't date, by choice.
Tim: Too bad, because I love your choices. We went from Mr. Abuse You to Mr. Use You, plus a Christmas fling with a cross-dresser that I blew the whistle on, thank you very much.
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Connections

References Scarface (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"SATURDAY NIGHT (IS THE LONGEST NIGHT IN THE WEEK)"
Written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne See more »