The Only Thrill (1997)

Reece McHenry is a used-clothing store owner and Carol Fitzsimmons is a seamstress working in that store. The film follows the story of their relationships from 1960s till present time (as ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Masterson

Writers:

Larry Ketron (play), Larry Ketron (screenplay)

Stars:

Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Diane Lane

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Diane Keaton	...	Carol Fitzsimmons
Sam Shepard	...	Reece McHenry
Diane Lane	...	Katherine Fitzsimmons
Robert Patrick	...	Colonel Tom Ryan McHenry
Tate Donovan	...	Eddie
Sharon Lawrence	...	Joleen Quillet
Stacey Travis	...	Lola Jennings
Brad Leland	...	Louis Quillet
Brandon Smith	...	Mike
Richard Nance	...	Poker Player #1
Fred Ellis	...	Poker Player #2
Robert Lott	...	Charlie (as Robert S. Lott)
B.A. Woods	...	Ruth
Mona Lee Fultz	...	Mother
Jessica Wilson	...	Daughter

Storyline

Reece McHenry is a used-clothing store owner and Carol Fitzsimmons is a seamstress working in that store. The film follows the story of their relationships from 1960s till present time (as well as the story of relationships between Reece's son Tom and Carol's daughter Katherine).

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Plot Keywords:

seamstress | used clothing store | 1960s | adultery | husband wife relationship | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes your only chance for love comes once.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tennessee Valley

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Laureate Productions, Moonstone Entertainment, Prestige Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original title was "Tennessee Valley", but a film crew could not be found in the desired area in Tennessee. Production was moved to Austin, Texas, and the project was renamed.

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Connections

Features An Unmarried Woman (1978)

User Reviews

"you learn, if you're lucky, that love isn't something you save for a rainy day."

I watched this movie about three times. I think many people will see themselves, at least at some point in their life, as one of these characters. It may seem slow for those who want action.. but this is one of those movies that makes you think.. and hopefully teaches that if we don't communicate what we want, how can we expect to be understood? You have to make life work.