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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
Ben Vereen
Richard Barrett
Paula Jai Parker
Paula King
Jon Huertas
Joe Negroni
Marcello Thedford
Drug Dealer
Halle Berry
Zola Taylor
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Young Little Richard
Lela Rochon
Emira Eagle
Alex Thomas
Jimmy Mac (as Alex Thomas Jr.)
Vivica A. Fox
Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
David Barry Gray
Peter Markowitz
Pamela Reed
Judge Lambrey
Tina Andrews
Clifton Powell
Lawrence Roberts
James Gleason
Stage Manager
Lucille M. Oliver
Linda
Aries Spears
Redd Foxx
Alexis Cruz
Herman Santiago
Larenz Tate
Frankie Lymon
Little Richard
Himself
Craig Kirkwood
Eddie Williams
Miya McGhee
Girl Group Singer
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