Frankie and Johnny
You never choose love. Love chooses you.
1991 · 1h 58m · R
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Garry Marshall
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Frankie and Johnny
Overview
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.
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