Why Do Fools Fall In Love

(1998)Directed by Gregory Nava116 min · RDrama, Romance
The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common.

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.

Larenz Tateas Frankie Lymon
Halle Berryas Zola Taylor
Vivica A. Foxas Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Lela Rochonas Emira Eagle
Pamela Reedas Judge Lambrey
Clifton Powellas Lawrence Roberts
Paul Mazurskyas Morris Levy
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.as Young Little Richard
James Gleasonas Stage Manager
Ben Vereenas Richard Barrett
Paula Jai Parkeras Paula King
Little Richardas Himself
Miya McGheeas Girl Group Singer
Aries Spearsas Redd Foxx
Alexis Cruzas Herman Santiago
David Barry Grayas Peter Markowitz
Marcello Thedfordas Drug Dealer
Jon Huertasas Joe Negroni
Craig Kirkwoodas Eddie Williams
Lucille M. Oliveras Linda
Alex Thomasas Jimmy Mac (as Alex Thomas Jr.)