Why Do Fools Fall In Love
“The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common.”
Synopsis
In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer, formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief from Philly; one teaches school in a small Georgia town. Each claims to be the widow of long-dead doo-wop singer-songwriter Frankie Lyman, and each wants years of royalties due to his estate, money Levy has never shared. During an ensuing civil trial, flashbacks tell the story of each one's life with Lyman, a boyish, high-pitched, dynamic performer, lost to heroin. Slowly, the three wives establish their own bond.
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-07
Top Cast
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Larenz Tate
Frankie Lymon
Halle Berry
Zola Taylor
Vivica A. Fox
Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Lela Rochon
Emira Eagle
Pamela Reed
Judge Lambrey
Clifton Powell
Lawrence Roberts
Paul Mazursky
Morris Levy
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Young Little Richard
James Gleason
Stage Manager
Ben Vereen
Richard Barrett
Paula Jai Parker
Paula King
Little Richard
Himself
Miya McGhee
Girl Group Singer
Aries Spears
Redd Foxx
Alexis Cruz
Herman Santiago
David Barry Gray
Peter Markowitz
Marcello Thedford
Drug Dealer
Jon Huertas
Joe Negroni
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Nava
- Screenplay & Story
- Tina Andrews
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.4M
- Production Studios
- Rhino Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Nava
Tina Andrews
Stephen James Taylor
Edward Lachman
Nancy Richardson
Paul Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Nava
Director
Paul Hall
Producer
Tina Andrews
Writer
Nancy Richardson
Editor
Elisabetta Beraldo
Costume Design
Cary White
Production Design
William Washington
Stunt Coordinator
David M. Garber
Visual Effects Supervisor
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Why Do Fools Fall In Love about?
In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer, formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief from Philly; one teaches school in a small Georgia town. Each claims to be the widow of long-dead doo-wop singer-songwriter Frankie Lyman, and each wants years of royalties due to his estate, money Levy has never shared. During an ensuing civil trial, flashbacks tell the story of each one's life with Lyman, a boyish, high-pitched, dynamic performer, lost to heroin. Slowly, the three wives establish their own bond.
Who directed Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love was directed by Gregory Nava.
Who stars in Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
The principal cast of Why Do Fools Fall In Love includes Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox, Lela Rochon, Pamela Reed.
When was Why Do Fools Fall In Love released and how long is it?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Why Do Fools Fall In Love make at the box office?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love grossed $12.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Do Fools Fall In Love was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).