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Why Do Fools Fall In Love

“The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common.”

★ 6.4 / 10 (54 votes)August 28, 1998116 minEN
DramaRomance

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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Movie facts

Release dateAugust 28, 1998
StatusReleased
Runtime116 min
Rating★ 6.4 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish, French
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue$12,413,650
ProductionRhino Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Director

Gregory Nava

Writers

Tina Andrews

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Cast

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
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