How long is Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Why Do Fools Fall in Love is 1 hr 55 min long.

Who is Zola Taylor in Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Halle Berry plays Zola Taylor in the film.

Why Do Fools Fall in Love

Name: Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1998-08-08
Duration: 115
Rating: 76

In 1956, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers landed a doo-wop hit with "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" Fame turned to tragedy as lead singer Lymon (Larenz Tate) descended into substance abuse that eventually claimed his life at age 25. But Lymon didn't just leave his fans bereft -- he also left behind three women, and each believes she's owed his song royalties: Platters singer Zola Taylor (Halle Berry), prostitute Elizabeth Waters (Vivica A. Fox) and schoolteacher Emira Eagle (Lela Rochon).

GENRE: Documentary
RELEASE DATE: Saturday, Aug 8, 1998

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How long is Why Do Fools Fall in Love?: Why Do Fools Fall in Love is 1 hr 55 min long.

Who directed Why Do Fools Fall in Love?: Gregory Nava

Who is Zola Taylor in Why Do Fools Fall in Love?: Halle Berry plays Zola Taylor in the film.

What is Why Do Fools Fall in Love about?: In 1956, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers landed a doo-wop hit with "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" Fame turned to tragedy as lead singer Lymon (Larenz Tate) descended into substance abuse that eventually claimed his life at age 25. But Lymon didn't just leave his fans bereft -- he also left behind three women, and each believes she's owed his song royalties: Platters singer Zola Taylor (Halle Berry), prostitute Elizabeth Waters (Vivica A. Fox) and schoolteacher Emira Eagle (Lela Rochon).