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Why Do Fools Fall In Love
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love

1998-08-28 · 116 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Romance

In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer, formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief from Philly; one teaches school in a small Georgia town. Each claims to be the widow of long-dead doo-wop singer-songwriter Frankie Lyman, and each wants years of royalties due to his estate, money Levy has never shared. During an ensuing civil trial, flashbacks tell the story of each one's life with Lyman, a boyish, high-pitched, dynamic performer, lost to heroin. Slowly, the three wives establish their own bond.

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Directors
Gregory Nava
Production companies
Rhino Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 12,413,650

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Larenz TateLarenz TateFrankie Lymon
Halle BerryHalle BerryZola Taylor
Vivica A. FoxVivica A. FoxElizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Lela RochonLela RochonEmira Eagle
Pamela ReedPamela ReedJudge Lambrey
Clifton PowellClifton PowellLawrence Roberts
Paul MazurskyPaul MazurskyMorris Levy
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Young Little Richard
James GleasonJames GleasonStage Manager
Ben VereenBen VereenRichard Barrett
Paula Jai ParkerPaula Jai ParkerPaula King
Little RichardLittle RichardHimself
Miya McGheeGirl Group Singer
Aries SpearsAries SpearsRedd Foxx
Alexis CruzAlexis CruzHerman Santiago
David Barry GrayDavid Barry GrayPeter Markowitz
Marcello ThedfordMarcello ThedfordDrug Dealer
Jon HuertasJon HuertasJoe Negroni
Craig KirkwoodCraig KirkwoodEddie Williams
Lucille M. OliverLinda

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