Frankie and Johnny (1991)

When the Bad Comes Again

Frankie (Michelle Pfeiffer) exposes her wounds and shares her personal sufferings with Johnny (Al Pacino).

Directed by Garry Marshall.

Released in 1991 by Paramount.

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  • character-type: Waitress
  • character-type: Cook
  • character-type: Lover
  • character-type: Romantic Interest
  • action: Cry
  • action: Whisper
  • action: Kiss
  • editors-choice: Tear Jerkers
  • editors-choice: Female Performances
  • primary-genre: Romance
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature
  • secondary-genre: Romantic Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Romantic Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Romance
  • mood: Emotional
  • setting: Apartment
  • theme: Weakness
  • theme: Caring
  • theme: Moving On
  • theme: Communication
  • theme: Love
  • theme: Fear
  • theme: Adversity
  • theme: Understanding
  • theme: Loyalty
  • actor: Al Pacino
  • actor: Michelle Pfeiffer
  • director: Garry Marshall
  • producer: Nick Abdo
  • producer: Garry Marshall
  • producer: Charles Mulvehill
  • cinematographer: Dante Spinotti
  • composer: Marvin Hamlisch
  • editor: Battle Davis
  • editor: Jacqueline Cambas
  • costume-designer: Rosanna Norton
  • production-designer: Albert Brenner
  • role-name: Frankie
  • role-name: Johnny
  • screenwriter: Terrence McNally
  • year: 1991
  • studio: Paramount