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Frankie and Johnny

Frankie and Johnny

Oct 11, 1991
118 min
DramaRomanceComedy
6.8/ 10
611 votes

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
6.8/10
611 votes
IMDB
6.7/10
36,152 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
69%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
66/100
Metascore

Media

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Performance & Recognition

Financial performance and accolades

Box Office & Budget

Budget$29,000,000Production cost
Box Office$22,773,535Worldwide gross
Profit-$6,226,465Loss
ROI
-21.5%Return on investment
US Box Office$22,773,535Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Won 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 3 nominations total

Details

Production information

"You never choose love. Love chooses you."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$29,000,000

Revenue

$22,773,535

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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