Frankie and Johnny Are Married (2003)

Television director and producer Michael Pressman mounts a production of Frankie and Johnny in the Clare de Lune starring his wife, Lisa Chess. But their attempts to stage the play and work... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Pressman

Writer:

Michael Pressman

Stars:

Michael Pressman, Lisa Chess, Alan Rosenberg

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Pressman	...	Michael Pressman
Lisa Chess	...	Lisa Chess
Alan Rosenberg	...	Alan Rosenberg
Stephen Tobolowsky	...	Murray Mintz
Jillian Armenante	...	Cynthia
Morgan Nagler	...	Sally
Ann Hearn	...	Constance
Maury Sterling	...	Roger
Hector Elizondo	...	Hector Elizondo
Linda Klein	...	'Chicago Hope' Paramedic
Debra Magit	...	Mother
Jerry Levine	...	Jerry Levine
Alice West	...	Alice West
James Aaron Oliver	...	Billy the Assistant (as James Oliver)
Ken Lerner	...	Rob the Production Manager

Storyline

Television director and producer Michael Pressman mounts a production of Frankie and Johnny in the Clare de Lune starring his wife, Lisa Chess. But their attempts to stage the play and work on their marriage, keep running afoul, and everything's threatened by their difficult male lead, Alan Rosenberg. Michael's best hope, as a husband and producer, is to step into the character that Alan has abandoned.

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Plot Keywords:

marriage | work | written and directed by cast member | marital problem | friend | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including sexual references, and brief drug use

Details

Official Sites:

official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 November 2003 (USA)

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,740, 30 May 2004, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$22,900, 27 June 2004

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ridea Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Frankie and Johnny (1991)

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Soundtracks

Frankie and Johnny
Arranged and Performed by Sam Cooke
Published by ABKCO Music, Inc.
By Arrangement with BMG Entertainment and ABKCO Records

User Reviews

Loved the Film

We loved this movie. It maintained its heart while expressing the frustration with the realities of the creative process and creative people. In contrast with many films about the entertainment business it accomplishes all this without a hint of cynicism.

Michael Pressman was endearing playing himself -- trying against all odds to be a supportive husband. Lisa Chess, also playing herself, was wonderful --

especially in the scenes with Alan Rosenberg. Their acting exercises and "creative differences" were hysterical. Alan Rosenberg plays the "I'm as good as Pacino" role to the hilt, and Jillian Armenante was also very funny as the inept producer.