You never choose love. Love chooses you.
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.
Top Cast
Al Pacino
Johnny
Michelle Pfeiffer
Frankie
Héctor Elizondo
Nick
Nathan Lane
Tim
Jane Morris
Nedda
Kate Nelligan
Cora
Greg Lewis
Tino
Al Fann
Luther
Glenn Plummer
Peter
Sean O'Bryan
Bobby
Fernando López
Jorge
Ele Keats
Artemis
Phil Leeds
Mr. DeLeon
K Callan
Frankie's Mother
Shannon Wilcox
Christine the Hooker
Harvey Miller
Mr. Rosen
FAQ about Frankie and Johnny
What is Frankie and Johnny about?
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…
When was Frankie and Johnny released?
Frankie and Johnny was released in 1991.
What genres does Frankie and Johnny belong to?
Frankie and Johnny is categorised as Drama, Romance, Comedy.
Who stars in Frankie and Johnny?
The cast of Frankie and Johnny includes Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Héctor Elizondo, Nathan Lane, Jane Morris.