Frankie and Johnny (1991)

Frankie and Johnny poster

Paramount Pictures
Starring:
 Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kate Nelligan
Directed by: Garry Marshall

Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: Johnny (Al Pacino) is an ex-con who gets a job at a diner where Frankie (Michelle Pfeiffer) works as a waitress.  These two lonely people connect but Frankie’s hesitation may ultimately keep them apart.

Kitty Cameo: Before he is able to connect with Frankie, Johnny ends up sleeping with another waitress at the diner named Cora (Kate Nelligan).  The scene in her apartment opens with a shot of a tabby cat watching Arsenio Hall on television.

Frankie and Johnny - tabby cat watching Arsenio Hall on television

The cat is seen again in another shot during this scene.

Frankie and Johnny - tabby cat sitting in front of television

At the end of the film, there is a montage of all of the various characters in the morning.  Cora is seen looking at another man in her bed.  The tabby cat is sitting beside her, still watching television.

Frankie and Johnny - Cora Kate Nelligan and tabby cat

Final Mewsings: Cats can keep themselves entertained while their humans make out.


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