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Frankie and Johnny Are Married

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This comedic drama depicts the efforts of director Michael Pressman (Michael Pressman) to launch a production of the play "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune." Casting his wife, Lisa Chess (Lisa Chess), as the female lead, Michael runs into numerous problems, most notably with temperamental actor Alan Rosenberg (Alan Rosenberg). Eventually, Michael realizes that he can only salvage things by playing the male lead himself, a move that reflects the precarious nature of his own marriage.

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Critics Reviews

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Wesley Morris Boston Globe 06/25/2004
1/4
It might be the first vanity project within a vanity project. Go to Full Review Carla Meyer San Francisco Chronicle 06/18/2004
3/4
Most entertaining is Alan Rosenberg's wicked spoof of actorly neuroses. Go to Full Review Jami Bernard New York Daily News 06/11/2004
3/4
A funny, tender, satisfying blend of fiction and cinema vrit. Go to Full Review James Verniere Boston Herald 07/03/2004
2/4
Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews 06/16/2004
3.5/4
A wonderfully entertaining, hilariously funny and sweetly touching story. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/05/2018 Michael Pressman's vanity project for his wife is given a boost by Alan Rosenberg's funny performance. See more 04/04/2012 I didn't expect much, but it turned out a decent low-key comedy. Very funny at times and great storytelling. See more 04/04/2012 Not bad. I appreciate the sincerity in the film's intentions. It has a nice realistic style to it, the actors all do well. I found it just a little hard to get involved with the characters, the are well defined, but not particularly appealing. Worth a look though. See more 04/04/2012 meh.. its not funny cute.. just kinda cute See more 04/04/2012 Its an amazing take on a fantasic play, its a movie that shows what love actually is. See more 04/04/2012 Fora anyone working as an actor. Or director. Or in the theatre. Or television. Or "anyone in a relationship" like the back of teh dvd says... See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Pressman

Director

Lisa Chess

Self

Michael Pressman

Self

Alan Rosenberg

Alan

Stephen Tobolowsky

Murray

Jillian Armenante

Cynthia

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Frankie and Johnny Are Married

(L-R) Michael Pressman, Alan Rosenberg and Lisa Chess (Lisa Pressman) in a scene from FRANKIE AND JOHNNY ARE MARRIED directed by Michael Pressman. (L-R) Alan Rosenberg and Sally (Morgan Nagler) in a scene from FRANKIE AND JOHNNY ARE MARRIED directed by Michael Pressman. (L-R) Michael Pressman and Lisa Chess (Lisa Pressman) in a scene from FRANKIE AND JOHNNY ARE MARRIED directed by Michael Pressman. (L-R) Alan Rosenberg, Michael Pressman and Lisa Chess (Lisa Pressman) in a scene from FRANKIE AND JOHNNY ARE MARRIED directed by Michael Pressman. Michael Pressman (director/Actor) in a scene from FRANKIE AND JOHNNY ARE MARRIED. Alan Rosenberg in a scene from FRANKIE AND JOHNNY ARE MARRIED directed by Michael Pressman. Lisa Chess (Lisa Pressman) in a scene from FRANKIE AND JOHNNY ARE MARRIED directed by Michael Pressman. Frankie and Johnny Are Married (2003) View more photos

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Synopsis This comedic drama depicts the efforts of director Michael Pressman (Michael Pressman) to launch a production of the play "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune." Casting his wife, Lisa Chess (Lisa Chess), as the female lead, Michael runs into numerous problems, most notably with temperamental actor Alan Rosenberg (Alan Rosenberg). Eventually, Michael realizes that he can only salvage things by playing the male lead himself, a move that reflects the precarious nature of his own marriage.
Director
Michael Pressman
Producer
Alice West
Screenwriter
Michael Pressman
Distributor
IFC Films
Rating
R (Brief Drug Use|Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 27, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.9K
Runtime
1h 38m
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