Frankie and Johnny
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.
Critics Sentiment
Johnny buys Frankie flower and spends intimate night at her apartment
Helen is hospitalized with dizziness then dies leaving coworkers alone
The film rises significantly from Helen's death to Johnny and Frankie's first intimate night together, gaining 2.3 points as their romance finally blossoms.
Critics found Frankie and Johnny to be a surprisingly realistic romantic drama that earned its emotional moments through strong performances from Pacino and Pfeiffer. While some found the premise predictable and Pacino's casting unconventional, most praised the film's authentic portrayal of damaged people learning to love again. The consensus appreciated Marshall's direction for avoiding typical romantic comedy cliches in favor of genuine character development.
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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
Terri Sigrist
Bowling Twin
Lori Sigrist
Bowling Twin
Crew
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