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The Only Thrill  (1997)

The Only Thrill
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Theatrical Feature Running Time:
103 mins

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The Only Thrill

In this drama about love and how it can go wrong, Reese McHenry (Sam Shepard) is the owner of a clothing store who, in 1966, hires Carol Fitzsimmons (Diane Keaton) to work for him as a seamstress. Carol is a widow, and Reese's wife is in a coma; both are lonely, and they begin a habit of going to the movies every Wednesday afternoon, and sometimes also meeting for furtive sexual assignations. But Reese is unable to commit to a more permanent relationship as long as his wife is alive, despite his feelings for Carol, and their love remains in a state of limbo for the next 30 years. Meanwhile, Reese's son Tom (Robert Patrick) and Carol's daughter Katherine (Diane Lane) become romantically involved with no knowledge of their parent's relationship, but Tom's unwillingness to commit mirrors his father's own failings. The Only Thrill was based on the play The Trading Post by Larry Ketron, who also wrote the screenplay. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide


The Only Thrill Trivia

Who played Carol Fitzsimmons in the movie The Only Thrill?
Diane Keaton played Carol Fitzsimmons in the movie The Only Thrill

Who played Reece McHenry in the movie The Only Thrill?
Sam Shepard played Reece McHenry in the movie The Only Thrill

Who played Katherine in the movie The Only Thrill?
Diane Lane played Katherine in the movie The Only Thrill

Who played Eddie in the movie The Only Thrill?
Tate Donovan played Eddie in the movie The Only Thrill

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