Why Do Fools Fall In Love
"The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common."
Originally released in 1998. Why Do Fools Fall In Love is a drama/romance film. directed by Gregory Nava.
Starring Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, and Vivica A. Fox
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (49 votes)
Box Office
$12.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Larenz Tate
as Frankie Lymon
Halle Berry
as Zola Taylor
Vivica A. Fox
as Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Lela Rochon
as Emira Eagle
Pamela Reed
as Judge Lambrey
Clifton Powell
as Lawrence Roberts
Paul Mazursky
as Morris Levy
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
as Young Little Richard
James Gleason
as Stage Manager
Ben Vereen
as Richard Barrett
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $12,413,650
Production Companies
- Rhino Films
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Do Fools Fall In Love about?
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 P...
Who directed Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love was directed by Gregory Nava.
How long is Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Why Do Fools Fall In Love released?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love was released on August 28, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
The main cast of Why Do Fools Fall In Love includes Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox, Lela Rochon, Pamela Reed.