Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)

Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)

The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common. 1998-08-28 United States of America 116 Min. PG-13
6.7 41 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Larenz Tate is Frankie Lymon
Frankie Lymon
Halle Berry is Zola Taylor
Zola Taylor
Vivica A. Fox is Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Lela Rochon is Emira Eagle
Emira Eagle
Pamela Reed is Judge Lambrey
Judge Lambrey
Clifton Powell is Lawrence Roberts
Lawrence Roberts
Paul Mazursky is Morris Levy
Morris Levy
Miguel A. Núñez Jr. is Young Little Richard
Young Little Richard
James Gleason is Stage Manager
Stage Manager
Ben Vereen is Richard Barrett
Richard Barrett
Paula Jai Parker is Paula King