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

References Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

User Reviews

Tender and provocative love story

At the beginning of the movie Reece McHenry (Sam Shepard) has a moral dilemma. His wife has been in a coma for an extended period and though he is lonely, feels he must remain faithful. Carol Fitzsimmons (Diane Keaton) enters his life and the relationship they develop over a thirty year period becomes the key theme of the movie. Unfortunately we never find out when (or if) Reece's wife ever dies, which is a key factor in understanding the principal characters' motivations and actions. This is a tender love story with subplots that take a too long to develop their connection to one another. Otherwise, the superb performances by Keaton and Shepard make this motion picture a delight.