Why Do Fools Fall In Love(1998)
The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common.
Why Do Fools Fall In Love 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.
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Gregory Nava, released on August 28, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox and Lela Rochon. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory Nava
- Writers:
- Tina Andrews
- Producers:
- Paul Hall
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Composer:
- Stephen James Taylor
- Production:
- Rhino Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Revenue:
- $12,413,650
- Status:
- Released
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) Trailer
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love Cast & Crew
Main 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
Paula Jai Parker
as Paula King
Little Richard
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Gregory Nava, written by Tina Andrews, produced by Paul Hall.
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 53 ratings.
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why Do Fools Fall In Love online?
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
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The main cast of Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) includes Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox, Lela Rochon and Pamela Reed. The film was directed by Gregory Nava. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Do Fools Fall In Love released?
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love was released on August 28, 1998 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Why Do Fools Fall In Love worth watching?
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
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