Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)

28/08/1998
Drama, Romance
1h 56m

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.

  • Gregory NavaDirector
  • Tina AndrewsWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $12,413,650

Keywords

  • musical
  • doo wop
  • showbiz
  • crowd
  • black singer
  • addict
  • legal battle

Top Billed Cast

Larenz Tate

Larenz Tate

Frankie Lymon

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Zola Taylor

Vivica A. Fox

Vivica A. Fox

Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters

Lela Rochon

Lela Rochon

Emira Eagle

Pamela Reed

Pamela Reed

Judge Lambrey

Clifton Powell

Clifton Powell

Lawrence Roberts

Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky

Morris Levy

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Young Little Richard

James Gleason

James Gleason

Stage Manager

Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

Richard Barrett

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