The Thing Called Love

“Stand by your dream.”

6.2

1993

1h 56m

DramaRomanceMusic

A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.

Key Crew

Director

Peter Bogdanovich

Producers

John Davis

Writers

Carol Heikkinen

Cinematography

Peter James

Music

Rodney Crowell

Cast (40)

River Phoenix

James Wright

Samantha Mathis

Miranda Presley

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