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

Brilliant movie about a complicated love

I watched this with a very good female friend of mine and we saw many similar points with our relationship to the relationship in this movie. The film traces an almost 30 year love between a man and woman who should be able to marry and connect but because of certain circumstances cannot go the distance. I find this a very, very, believable movie and does not try to place blame or either the man nor woman. This film rather try to teach us about the consequences to reaching out and falling in love and how consequences can arise. Both Diane Keaton and Sam Sheppard deserve Oscars with Robert Patrick bringing in an excellent performance of the son. This movie really moves me when I watch it and I want to use this as a learning tool to not repeat my own mistakes. Actually, I feel the lesson here is to take a risk with ones life and go the distance. Please watch this movie and don't be too judgemental. This is a winner!!!! Mark Lockwood Lubbock, Texas