Overview

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.

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Cast

Al Pacino

Johnny

Michelle Pfeiffer

Frankie

Héctor Elizondo

Nick

Nathan Lane

Tim

Jane Morris

Nedda

Kate Nelligan

Cora

Greg Lewis

Tino

Al Fann

Luther

Glenn Plummer

Peter

Sean O'Bryan

Bobby

Ele Keats

Artemis

Phil Leeds

Mr. DeLeon