Why Do Fools Fall In Love

The story

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 & crew

Larenz TateFrankie Lymon

Halle BerryZola Taylor

Vivica A. FoxElizabeth 'Mickey' Waters

Lela RochonEmira Eagle

Pamela ReedJudge Lambrey

Clifton PowellLawrence Roberts

Paul MazurskyMorris Levy

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Young Little Richard

James GleasonStage Manager

Ben VereenRichard Barrett

Paula Jai ParkerPaula King

Little RichardHimself