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Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)

Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)

Drama Romance

The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common.

Release Date: 1998, August 28
Directors: Gregory Nava
Countries: United States of America
Production: Rhino Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast: Halle Berry, Larenz Tate, Vivica A. Fox, Clifton Powell, Lucille M. Oliver, Paula Jai Parker, Alex Thomas, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Alexis Cruz, Aries Spears, Marcello Thedford, Pamela Reed

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.

Keywords:

musical addict show business crowd legal battle black singer doo wop