Frankie and Johnny (1991)

10/11/1991 (US) • 1h 58m

Drama, Romance, Comedy

You never choose love. Love chooses you.

Overview

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$29,000,000.00

Revenue

$22,773,535.00

Keywords

new york city

waitress

ex-detainee

cooking

restaurant

diner

greek

love

city life

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