Frankie And Johnny

– When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-or..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 58 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Frankie and Johnny (1991)

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, Frankie 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.

Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

11 Oct 1991

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Garry Marshall

Writer:

Terrence McNally (play), Terrence McNally (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hector Elizondo, Nathan Lane

Plot:

Johnny on his release from his jail joins the restaurant where Frankie works. Johnny discovered his talent for cooking when in jail. Love at first sight bites Johnny on seeing Frankie. He makes direct attempts to get her heart. But deep a wound in Frankie's heart would not let her give her heart to Johnny. Johnny's divorced wife and kids have moved to a new world of a different person. Frankie opens up her tragic story and Johnny promises to be with her in difficult times.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 1 nomination.

Production:

Paramount Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
66%
Metacritic:
66%