Frankie and Johnny
“You never choose love. Love chooses you.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Frankie and Johnny ≣ 1991 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-31
Top Cast
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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
Tim Hopper
Lester
Robert Ball
Haircombing Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$29M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$6.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garry Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence McNally
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- Frankie and Johnny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $29M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garry Marshall
Terrence McNally
Marvin Hamlisch
Dante Spinotti
Jacqueline Cambas, Battle Davis
Garry Marshall, Alexandra Rose, Charles Mulvehill
Department Leadership Roster
Jacqueline Cambas
Editor
Battle Davis
Editor
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Garry Marshall
Producer
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Garry Marshall
Director
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Terrence McNally
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankie and Johnny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 charms initially, she eventually relents when her best friend, Tim, persuades her to give Johnny a chance.
Who directed Frankie and Johnny?
Frankie and Johnny was directed by Garry Marshall.
Who stars in Frankie and Johnny?
The principal cast of Frankie and Johnny includes Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Héctor Elizondo, Nathan Lane, Jane Morris.
When was Frankie and Johnny released and how long is it?
Frankie and Johnny was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Frankie and Johnny?
Frankie and Johnny had a reported production budget of $29M and grossed $22.8M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Frankie and Johnny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frankie and Johnny was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frankie and Johnny?
Frankie and Johnny holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).