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Only Love

  • TV Movie
  • 19981998
  • 3h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Only Love (1998)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Nico Rinaldi gets Dr. Matthew Heller to see his wife Silvia, born D'Alessandro, privately, about a tumor. This stirs doc's memory how they met 15 years before, as young medical idealists, po... Read allNico Rinaldi gets Dr. Matthew Heller to see his wife Silvia, born D'Alessandro, privately, about a tumor. This stirs doc's memory how they met 15 years before, as young medical idealists, postulating for a relief expedition to (ficticious) civil war-ravaged Gomba in black Africa.... Read allNico Rinaldi gets Dr. Matthew Heller to see his wife Silvia, born D'Alessandro, privately, about a tumor. This stirs doc's memory how they met 15 years before, as young medical idealists, postulating for a relief expedition to (ficticious) civil war-ravaged Gomba in black Africa. After an Amsterdam prep course from Dr. François Francois, who warned they'll age a lot i... Read all
IMDb RATING
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538
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  • Director
    • John Erman
  • Writers
    • Erich Segal(book)
    • Gerald Christopher(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Rob Morrow
    • Mathilda May
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  • Director
    • John Erman
  • Writers
    • Erich Segal(book)
    • Gerald Christopher(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Rob Morrow
    • Mathilda May
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    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Evieas Evie
    Rob Morrow
    Rob Morrow
    • Matthew Helleras Matthew Heller
    Mathilda May
    Mathilda May
    • Silvia Rinaldias Silvia Rinaldi
    Jeroen Krabbé
    Jeroen Krabbé
    • Francoisas Francois
    Georges Corraface
    Georges Corraface
    • Nico Rinaldias Nico Rinaldi
    Natacha Lindinger
    Natacha Lindinger
    • Deniseas Denise
    Paul Freeman
    Paul Freeman
    • Dallesandroas Dallesandro
    Cyril Nri
    • Eric Blairas Eric Blair
    Jonathan Aris
    Jonathan Aris
    • Emil Beckeras Emil Becker
    Michiel Nooter
    • Gerrit Kleimanas Gerrit Kleiman
    Rodney Beddal
    • Dinoas Dino
    • (as Rodney Beddall)
    Sylvia Rotter
    • Anna-Mariaas Anna-Maria
    Kate Harper
    Kate Harper
    • Dr. Hiller's Receptionistas Dr. Hiller's Receptionist
    Jeffery Kissoon
    Jeffery Kissoon
    • Rashidas Rashid
    Jay Benedict
    Jay Benedict
    • Rogeras Roger
    Nro Tlahapi
    • African Nurseas African Nurse
    Mirjam de Rooij
    • Amsterdam Desk Clerkas Amsterdam Desk Clerk
    • (as Mirijam De Rooij)
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    • Translatoras Translator
    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writers
      • Erich Segal(book)
      • Gerald Christopher(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Nico Rinaldi gets Dr. Matthew Heller to see his wife Silvia, born D'Alessandro, privately, about a tumor. This stirs doc's memory how they met 15 years before, as young medical idealists, postulating for a relief expedition to (ficticious) civil war-ravaged Gomba in black Africa. After an Amsterdam prep course from Dr. François Francois, who warned they'll age a lot in year, the Chicago laborer's son and Italian industrialist's daughter left for man-made hell in the tropics. —KGF Vissers
    • brain tumor
    • africa
    • engagement ring
    • cello
    • insecurity
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      • A story of friendship, sacrifice and second chances.
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      • Drama
      • Romance
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    • Trivia
      Marisa Tomei was paid $1 million for her portrayal of Evie.
    • Goofs
      Evie presses Matthew to talk about what has been worrying him and she is holding his hand while she tells him that she can make him talk. In the next shot (taken from the opposite side) he is holding hers.
    • Connections
      References Anna Karenina (1935)

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    7/10
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    I really liked this movie, except it really took me a certain mood to get into watching it, because I knew how sad it would be. It had an older feel, like it was made more in the 70's. I enjoyed the foreign connections, how both were involved in Africa and Italy. How different their backgrounds were, and the real to life situations. It was extremely realistic.This movie was very beautifully portrayed.

    But I have a question for anyone who knows the answer. The music in this movie was very moving, but especially the last song when they're playing both piano and cello together. Does anyone know the name of the song they played, or the composer? Thank you.
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    • Apr 12, 2006

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Por amor
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production companies
      • Film Afrika Worldwide
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • Octopus
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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