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Frankie and Johnny
"You never choose love. Love chooses you."
1991 • 1h 58m • ★ 6.8 (631 votes) Released
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.
Director
Garry Marshall
Screenplay
Terrence McNally
Rating
6.8
Runtime
118 min
Budget
$29.0M
Revenue
$22.8M
Profit/Loss
-6.2M
Production
Paramount PicturesTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
new york citywaitressex-detaineecookingrestaurantdinergreeklovecity life
