Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)
The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common.
Starring Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox
Directed by Gregory Nava
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.
Runtime: 116 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: musical,doo wop,showbiz,crowd,black singer,addict,legal battle
Cast
Frankie Lymon
Zola Taylor
Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Emira Eagle
Judge Lambrey
Lawrence Roberts
Morris Levy
Young Little Richard
Stage Manager
Richard Barrett
Paula King
Himself
Girl Group Singer