Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: October 11, 1991
Runtime: 118 minutes
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.8/10 (618 votes)
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Cast

Al Pacino
Johnny

Michelle Pfeiffer
Frankie

Héctor Elizondo
Nick

Nathan Lane
Tim

Jane Morris
Nedda

Kate Nelligan
Cora

Greg Lewis
Tino

Glenn Plummer
Peter

Sean O'Bryan
Bobby

Ele Keats
Artemis

Phil Leeds
Mr. DeLeon

K Callan
Frankie's Mother

Shannon Wilcox
Christine the Hooker

Tim Hopper
Lester

Al Sapienza
Peter's Roommate

Lorna Thayer
Flower Mart Vendor

Calvin Jung
Officer Lee

Dedee Pfeiffer
Frankie’s Cousin

Scott Marshall
Jesus Freak on Street

Frank Campanella
Retired Customer

Elizabeth Kerr
Senior Citizen Customer

Jeff Michalski
Seizure Customer

Steve Restivo
Night Cook

Hope Alexander-Willis
Night Waitress

Tracy Reiner
Attorney at Party

Dey Young
Johnny's Ex-Wife

Barbara Marshall
Helen's Nurse

Frank Buxton
Minister

Marc Raducci
Cousin's Husband

Bill Applebaum
Baby's Godfather

Sophie von Haselberg
Party Child

Richard D'Alessandro
Lou (uncredited)

Gary Rodriguez
Diner Patron (uncredited)



