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The Only Thrill

“Sometimes your only chance for love comes once.”

1997 · 1 h 43 min
Directed by Peter Masterson · USA · American Independent Cinema
DramaRomance

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Cast

Diane Keaton Sam Shepard Diane Lane Robert Patrick Tate Donovan Sharon Lawrence

Credits

Written by: Larry Ketron

Plot

A small-town store owner with a comatose wife shares a long-term relationship with his seamstress.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Only Thrill (1997) is a American drama directed by Peter Masterson. It stars Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard and Diane Lane. It runs 103 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.0 / 10 (973 votes)
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