The Thing Called Love

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

Cast

River Phoenix

as James Wright

Samantha Mathis

as Miranda Presley

Dermot Mulroney

as Kyle Davidson

Sandra Bullock

as Linda Lue Linden

K.T. Oslin

as Lucy

Anthony Clark

as Billy

Webb Wilder

as Ned

Earl Poole Ball

as Floyd

Deborah Allen

as Deborah Allen

Jimmie Dale Gilmore

as Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Reviews

Wuchak

_**River Phoenix shines before passing on, plus the lovely Samantha Mathis**_ Several 20-somethings try to make it in the country music business in Nashville: Miranda Presley (Samantha Mathis), fresh from New York City; Connecticut cowboy Kyle (Dermot Mulroney); ditzy but genuine Southern belle L...

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