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.
Directed by Gregory Nava
show business
musical
doo wop
crowd
black singer
addict
legal battle
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Cast
Larenz Tate
Frankie Lymon
Halle Berry
Zola Taylor
Vivica A. Fox
Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
Lela Rochon
Emira Eagle
Pamela Reed
Judge Lambrey
Clifton Powell
Lawrence Roberts
Paul Mazursky
Morris Levy
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Young Little Richard
James Gleason
Stage Manager
Ben Vereen
Richard Barrett
Paula Jai Parker
Paula King
Little Richard
Himself
Crew
Gregory Nava
Director
Tina Andrews
Writer
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Richard King
Sound Designer
William Washington
Stunt Coordinator
Russell Clark
Choreographer
Pat Romano
Stunts
Frank Smathers
Foley Editor
Steve M. Davison
Stunts
April Weeden
Stunts
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sky
7.0★ · 03/07/25
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