Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Drama · 1998 · 1h 56m

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

Overview

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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Cast & crew

Larenz TateFrankie Lymon
Halle BerryZola Taylor
Vivica A. FoxElizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Lela RochonEmira Eagle
Pamela ReedJudge Lambrey
Clifton PowellLawrence Roberts
Paul MazurskyMorris Levy
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Young Little Richard
James GleasonStage Manager
Ben VereenRichard Barrett
Paula Jai ParkerPaula King
Little RichardHimself
Miya McGheeGirl Group Singer
Aries SpearsRedd Foxx
Alexis CruzHerman Santiago

Information

Release date
28 August 1998
Director
Gregory Nava
Genres
Drama, Romance
Runtime
1h 56m
Country of origin
United States

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