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.

Al Pacino
Johnny

Michelle Pfeiffer
Frankie

Héctor Elizondo
Nick

Nathan Lane
Tim

Jane Morris
Nedda

Kate Nelligan
Cora
Greg Lewis
Tino
Al Fann
Luther
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Release Date
October 11, 1991
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director