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A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, Metacritic 66/100. Every source lands within 3 points of the others. Streaming on Paramount+.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic66/100
666 audience votes
Key crew
- Terrence McNallyScreenplay
- Marvin HamlischOriginal Music Composer
- Garry MarshallDirector
Cast
- Al PacinoJohnny
- Michelle PfeifferFrankie
- Héctor ElizondoNick
- Nathan LaneTim
- Jane MorrisNedda
- Kate NelliganCora
- Greg LewisTino
- Al FannLuther
- Glenn PlummerPeter
- Sean O'BryanBobby
- Fernando LópezJorge
- Ele KeatsArtemis
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Themes
new york citywaitressex-detaineecookingrestaurantdinergreeklovecity life
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