Frankie and Johnny (1991)

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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.

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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

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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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You never choose love. Love chooses you.

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Drama | Comedy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sensuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 October 1991 (USA) See more »

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Filming Locations:

California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$22,773,535 (USA)

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Paramount Pictures See more »

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Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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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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References Scarface (1983) See more »

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"SATURDAY NIGHT (IS THE LONGEST NIGHT IN THE WEEK)"
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