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The Thing Called Love(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-08-27
63%
138 Votes
Time: 1h 56m
Stand by your dream.
Overview:
A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $14,000,000.00
Revenue: $1,029,721.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Thing Called Love
Top 10 Billed Cast
River Phoenix
James Wright
Samantha Mathis
Miranda Presley
Dermot Mulroney
Kyle Davidson
Sandra Bullock
Linda Lue Linden
Anthony Clark
Billy
Deborah Allen
Deborah Allen
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