Why Do Fools Fall In Love

1998

R

1h 56m

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6.8/10
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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.

Directors

Writers

Tina Andrews(writer by)
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Larenz Tate
Frankie Lymon
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Halle Berry
Zola Taylor
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Vivica A. Fox
Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
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Lela Rochon
Emira Eagle
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Pamela Reed
Judge Lambrey
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Clifton Powell
Lawrence Roberts
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Paul Mazursky
Morris Levy
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Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Young Little Richard
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James Gleason
Stage Manager
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Ben Vereen
Richard Barrett
Miya McGhee
Girl Group Singer
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Aries Spears
Redd Foxx
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Alexis Cruz
Herman Santiago
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David Barry Gray
Peter Markowitz
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Jon Huertas
Joe Negroni

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Writers

Tina Andrews(writer by)

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Release date

August 28, 1998 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Languages

English
French

Production companies

Rhino Films
Warner Bros. Pictures

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Box office

Budget

$0

Gross worldwide

$12,413,650

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