Frankie and Johnny (1991)

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)

Stars:

Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hector Elizondo

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins.

Cast

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

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.

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Plot Keywords:

cafe | love | restaurant | middle aged man | waitress | 

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Taglines:

You never choose love. Love chooses you.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sensuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 October 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Frankie & Johnny

Filming Locations:

Glendale, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$22,773,535 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In a scene at the beginning, Frankie is on a bus reading a magazine. On the front cover is Penny Marshall, the sister of director Garry Marshall.

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Goofs

When Johnny surprises Frankie during league night at the bowling alley, he brings a handball to attempt a two-pin split pickup (long shot). When the ball bounces softly off the ten pin (close-up shot), there are three pins set up.

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Quotes

Frankie: [joking with Jorge] Hey Jorge, the immigration!
[a group of people run out of the cafe in a hurry]
Frankie: No! I didn't mean it!

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Connections

Features The Arsenio Hall Show (1989)

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Soundtracks

"MUSTAPHA"
Written by Donald Michael Casen and Joseph M. Forrello
Courtesy of PPP Entertainment Group/Compose Music, Inc.
By Arrangement with CMI

User Reviews

Overlooked.

This film has been overlooked by everyone I know and to me it was one of the best movies of 1991. I didn't think the chemistry between Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer would be any good, but their on-screen romance was very enchanting. Garry Marshall did a great job directing this movie and Terrence McNally translated his play to screen beautifully. All the characters in this movie could have had a film of their own. My favorite character is Nathan Lane's portrayal of the gay neighbor. Lane is very funny and I love the way his character encourages Pfeiffer's character to fall in love. Falling in love can be dangerous, exciting, scary and blissful all in one night. This movie captures love in a way that made me feel really good.