# Frankie and Johnny (1991)

> A persistent ex-convict cook tries to break through a waitress’s grief and build a hopeful romance in a New York diner.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2314

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Garry Marshall
- Cast: Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Héctor Elizondo, Nathan Lane, Jane Morris, Kate Nelligan, Greg Lewis, Al Fann
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101912/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, witty, sentimental, date night, romantic movie night

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