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Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998, Aug 28
1h 56m
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.
Directed by
Gregory Nava
Written by
Tina Andrews
Halle Berry
Zola Taylor
Vivica A. Fox
Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Clifton Powell
Lawrence Roberts
Jon Huertas
Joe Negroni
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Young Little Richard
Lela Rochon
Emira Eagle
Larenz Tate
Frankie Lymon
Pamela Reed
Judge Lambrey
Ben Vereen
Richard Barrett
Aries Spears
Redd Foxx
Alexis Cruz
Herman Santiago
Marcello Thedford
Drug Dealer
Paula Jai Parker
Paula King
Craig Kirkwood
Eddie Williams
Little Richard
Himself
Tina Andrews
Paul Mazursky
Morris Levy
David Barry Gray
Peter Markowitz
Alex Thomas
Jimmy Mac (as Alex Thomas Jr.)
James Gleason
Stage Manager
Lucille M. Oliver
Linda
Miya McGhee
Girl Group Singer
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