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Frankie & Johnny

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Original title

Frankie and Johnny (Frankie & Johnny)

Year

1991

Running time

117 min.

Country

United States

Director

Garry Marshall

Screenwriter

Terrence McNally. Play: Terrence McNally

Cast

Music

Marvin Hamlisch

Cinematography

Dante Spinotti

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Genre

Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama

Synopsis

In this adaptation of Terrence McNally's play, Johnny (Al Pacino), an ex-con turned short order cook, woos Frankie (Michelle Pfeiffer), a reluctant plain jane waitress. Set in a dingy Manhattan diner, the story revolves around Johnny's eager, won't-stop-at-anything attempt to draw the embittered, recalcitrant Frankie out of her shell. As the two loners inch closer to love, we learn about their past: how Johnny landed in prison and what soured Frankie on men and relationships.

Awards: 1991: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Actress - Comedy/Musical (Michelle Pfeiffer)

1991: Nominated for BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Kate Nelligan)

1991: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Supp. Actress (Nelligan)

1991: National Board of Review (NBR): Best Supporting Actress. 2 nominations

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Frankie & Johnny

1991

Garry Marshall

6.3

(10,111)