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Frankie and Johnny

Frankie and Johnny

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 11, 1991

Runtime

1h 58m

Genres

Drama, Romance, Comedy

User Score

67%

Original Title

Frankie and Johnny

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Director

Garry Marshall

Budget

$29,000,000

Revenue

$22,773,535

Description

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, Frankie 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.