That Thing You Do! (1996)
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- PG
- 1h 48min
- Comedy, Drama
- 04 Oct 1996 (USA)
- Movie
A local Pennsylvania band scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager.
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Writer:
Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Tom Everett Scott | ... |
Guy Patterson
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| Liv Tyler | ... |
Faye Dolan
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| Johnathon Schaech | ... |
Jimmy
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| Steve Zahn | ... |
Lenny
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| Ethan Embry | ... |
The Bass Player
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| Tom Hanks | ... |
Mr. White
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| Charlize Theron | ... |
Tina
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| Obba Babatundé | ... |
Lamarr
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| Giovanni Ribisi | ... |
Chad
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| Chris Ellis | ... |
Horace
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| Alex Rocco | ... |
Sol Siler
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| Bill Cobbs | ... |
Del Paxton
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| Peter Scolari | ... |
Troy Chesterfield
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| Rita Wilson | ... |
Margueritte
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| Chris Isaak | ... |
Uncle Bob
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| Kevin Pollak | ... |
Boss Vic Koss
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| Robert Torti | ... |
Freddy Fredrickson
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Chaille Percival | ... |
Diane Dane
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| Holmes Osborne | ... |
Mr. Patterson
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| Claudia Stedelin | ... |
Mrs. Patterson
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Dawn Maxey | ... |
Darlene Patterson
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Jack Milo | ... |
Villapiano
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| Keith Neubert | ... |
Dentist
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Lee Everett | ... |
Kitty
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| Sean Whalen | ... |
Heckler
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| Clint Howard | ... |
KJZZ Disk Jockey
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| Sarah Koskoff | ... |
Chrissy Thomkins
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Mark Brettschneider | ... |
Talent Show Emcee
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| Kathleen Kinmont | ... |
Koss' Secretary
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| Warren Berlinger | ... |
Polaroid T.V. Host
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| Clive Rosengren | ... |
Wisconsin Cop
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| Brittney Powell | ... |
Shades Fan
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| Jonathan Demme | ... |
Major Motion Picture Director
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Erika Greene | ... |
Major Motion Picture Assistant Director
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Dave Oliver | ... |
Rick
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| Tracy Reiner | ... |
Anita
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| Barry Sobel | ... |
Goofball
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| Paul Feig | ... |
KMPC Deejay
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| Gedde Watanabe | ... |
Play-Tone Photographer
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| Michael P. Byrne | ... |
Play-Tone Reporter
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Dick Corman | ... |
Play-Tone Reporter
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Diane McGee | ... |
Play-Tone Reporter
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Randy Fechter | ... |
Play-Tone Tour Manager
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| Mars Callahan | ... |
Ernie the Disc Master Engineer
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Benjamin John Parrillo | ... |
Marine Sergeant
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| Robert Ridgely | ... |
Hollywood Showcase Announcer
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| Marc McClure | ... |
Hollywood Showcase Director
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Karen Praxel | ... |
Hollywood Showcase Script Supervisor
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Paulie DiCocco | ... |
Hollywood Showcase Floor Manager
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| Bryan Cranston | ... |
Virgil 'Gus' Grissom
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Charlie Frye | ... |
Plate Spinner
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| Colin Hanks | ... |
Male Page
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| Elizabeth Hanks | ... |
Bored Girl in Dress Shop
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| Bill Wiley | ... |
Pageant Helper
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Cheryl L. Bruton | ... |
Pageant Helper
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Heather Hewitt | ... |
Sales Lady
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Renée Lippin | ... |
Beautician
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Carole Androsky | ... |
Diner Waitress
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Ginger Slaughter | ... |
Ambassador Waitress
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| Robert Wisdom | ... |
Bobby Washington
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Larry Antonino | ... |
Scott 'Wolfman' Pell
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Rick Elias | ... |
Play-Tone Band Member
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Ted Kramer | ... |
Play-Tone Band
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| Howard M. Lockie | ... |
Play-Tone Band
(as Howard Lockie)
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Don Markese | ... |
Play-Tone Band
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Paula Nichols | ... |
Play-Tone Band
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Scott Rogness | ... |
Play-Tone Band
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Angel Sheppard | ... |
Play-Tone Band
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Wade Short | ... |
Play-Tone Band
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Scott Strecker | ... |
Play-Tone Band
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Jimmy Willis | ... |
Play-Tone Band
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| Kenna Ramsey | ... |
Chantrellines
(as Kennya J. Ramsey)
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| Julie L. Harkness | ... |
Chantrellines
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Darlene Dillinger | ... |
Chantrellines
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Jennifer York | ... |
Folk Girls
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Bethany Hartf | ... |
Folk Girls
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Kathy Stuber | ... |
Folk Girls
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Cathryne Senescu | ... |
Folk Girls
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Steve Billington | ... |
Legends of Brass
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Andy Duncan | ... |
Legends of Brass
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Dave Ryan | ... |
Legends of Brass
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Todd Simon | ... |
Legends of Brass
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Mike Uhler | ... |
Legends of Brass
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Marco Villanova | ... |
Legends of Brass
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Thomas Cleo | ... |
Saturn 5
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Ken Empie | ... |
Saturn 5
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Ron Jeffrey | ... |
Saturn 5
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Mike Piccirillo | ... |
Saturn 5
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Christine Wilson | ... |
Saturn 5
(as Chris Wilson)
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Barth Beasley | ... |
Blue Spot Trio
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James Leary | ... |
Blue Spot Trio
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Alphonse Mouzon | ... |
Blue Spot Trio
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| Kristie Capozzoli | ... |
Wisconsin Dancer
(as Kristie J. Canavan)
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Bethany Chesser | ... |
Wisconsin Dancer
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| Tara Nicole Hughes | ... |
Wisconsin Dancer
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Wisconsin Dancer
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Cherie Hill | ... |
Wisconsin Dancer
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| Lindsley Allen | ... |
Wisconsin Dancer
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Jonathan Adler | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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Janette Andrade | ... |
Obessed Fan (uncredited)
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Ray Angona | ... |
Hollywood Showcase Technician (uncredited)
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| Gina Aponte | ... |
Band Fan (uncredited)
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| Greg Bronson | ... |
Concertgoer (uncredited)
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K.C. Brooks | ... |
Hollywood Showcase Dancer (uncredited)
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| Phillip V. Caruso | ... |
Mr. White's Photographer (uncredited)
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Kacee DeMasi | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Alice Dinnean | ... |
Wisconsin Dancer / Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)
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Chris Dupre | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Stephanie Heredia | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Monica Huntington | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Shelly Insheiwat | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Scott Lindner | ... |
Usher (uncredited)
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| Howie Long | ... |
LLoyd (uncredited)
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| Elina Madison | ... |
Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)
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| Heather Marie Marsden | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Scott McKinley | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Ralph Moratz | ... |
Man at Golf Course (uncredited)
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Curtis Newman | ... |
Older Fan (Parent) (uncredited)
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| Ryan O'Quinn | ... |
Beach Teen (uncredited)
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| Darryl Phinnessee | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Dayna Price | ... |
Orpheum Girl (uncredited)
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| Guy Richardson | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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George E. Roberts | ... |
Radio Station Owner (uncredited)
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Heather Ryon | ... |
Fangirl (uncredited)
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David Vaughn | ... |
Hollywood Showcase Mic Boom operator (uncredited)
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Dana Walsh | ... |
Screaming Girl in Theater (uncredited)
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| Derik Wingo | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Samas Wu | ... |
Free Spirit (uncredited)
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Richard Yett | ... |
Bellboy (uncredited)
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Anne Zogby | ... |
Hollywood Showcase Audience Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tom Hanks | ||
Written by
| Tom Hanks | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jonathan Demme | ... | producer |
| Gary Goetzman | ... | producer |
| Terry Odem | ... | associate producer |
| Edward Saxon | ... | producer |
Music by
| Howard Shore | ||
Cinematography by
| Tak Fujimoto | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Chew | ||
Editorial Department
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter |
| Catherine Chase | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Phil Hetos | ... | color timer |
| Liv Torgerson | ... | second assistant film editor |
| Clarinda Wong | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Mark Yoshikawa | ... | editorial production assistant |
| James Durante | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Jeremy-Voissem | ... | colorist: dailies (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Howard Feuer | ||
Production Design by
| Victor Kempster | ||
Art Direction by
| Dan Webster | ||
Set Decoration by
| Merideth Boswell | ||
Costume Design by
| Colleen Atwood | ||
Makeup Department
| Larry Abbott | ... | makeup artist |
| Janice Alexander | ... | hair stylist |
| Audrey L. Anzures | ... | key hair stylist |
| Steve Artmont | ... | makeup artist |
| Kathryn Blondell | ... | hair department head (as Kathryn L. Blondell) |
| Carolyn Elias | ... | hair stylist |
| Margaret E. Elliott | ... | makeup artist |
| Frank Griffin | ... | key makeup artist (as Frank H. Griffin Jr.) |
| K-Bobby | ... | hair stylist |
| Norma Lee | ... | hair stylist |
| Elizabeth Rabe | ... | hair stylist |
| Rick Sharp | ... | makeup artist |
| Daniel C. Striepeke | ... | key makeup artist |
| Mark Landon | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Charles Skouras III | ... | unit production manager |
| Christa Vausbinder | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pamela Cederquist | ... | second second assistant director |
| Mark Cotone | ... | second assistant director |
| Katterli Frauenfelder | ... | first assistant director |
| Jessica W. Leung | ... | dga trainee |
| Lisa C. Satriano | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Patrik Alven | ... | assistant property master |
| Alice Baker | ... | buyer |
| Taylor Black | ... | second lead man |
| Will Blount | ... | property master |
| Tristan Paris Bourne | ... | on-set dresser (as Tristan Bourne) |
| Sarah Bowen | ... | art department coordinator |
| Jon J. Bush | ... | set dresser |
| David T. Cannon | ... | construction coordinator |
| Monica Castro | ... | assistant property master (as Monica Ragan) |
| Martin Charles | ... | graphic designer |
| Keith P. Cunningham | ... | set designer (as Keith Cunningham) |
| Charlie Daboub | ... | assistant art director (as Charles Daboub) |
| Joe Del Monte | ... | propmaker |
| Rachel A. Flores | ... | property production assistant (as Rachel Flores) |
| Hugo Herrera | ... | head greensman |
| Bart C. Hubenthal | ... | set dresser |
| Ari Jacobs | ... | art department production assistant |
| Johnnie Jenkins | ... | construction auditor |
| Roger Knight | ... | set dresser |
| Chris Kubin | ... | propmaker foreman |
| James E. Marchwick | ... | set dresser |
| Matthew Martin | ... | propmaker foreman |
| Masako Masuda | ... | set designer |
| Ryan T. Mennealy | ... | art department production assistant |
| Christopher S. Nushawg | ... | assistant art director |
| Lisa Ozanne | ... | on-set dresser |
| Tommy Samona | ... | lead man |
| Lisa K. Sessions | ... | buyer |
| Doug Sieck | ... | set dresser |
| Mitch Simmons | ... | lead paint foreman |
| Margaret Tucker | ... | construction production assistant |
| Stella Vaccaro | ... | set designer (as Stella Furner) |
| David A. Weinman | ... | general foreman |
| Suzan Wexler | ... | set designer |
| Tommy Ardolino | ... | archivist (uncredited) |
| Robyn B. Holmes | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Chris Nakayama | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
| Timothy Oakley | ... | prop fabricator (uncredited) |
| Brett Shannon | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Victor M. Shannon | ... | plasterer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bob Beemer | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael J. Benavente | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bill W. Benton | ... | re-recording mixer |
| James Bolt | ... | additional re-recording mixer (as Jim Bolt) |
| David Boulton | ... | adr mixer |
| Catherine Calleson | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Chris Carpenter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Carmen Flores De Tanis | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Susan Dudeck | ... | adr editor |
| Nerses Gezalyan | ... | foley recordist |
| Kimberly Lambert Gibson | ... | dialogue editor (as Kimberly Lambert) |
| John Glaeser | ... | cable person |
| Kimberly Harris | ... | supervising adr editor (as Kimberly Harris-Rivolier) |
| Craig Heath | ... | sound recordist |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | foley artist (as Gary Hecker) |
| Dave Jahnsen | ... | recording engineer |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | adr recordist |
| Richard King | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Nicholas Korda | ... | adr editor |
| John Kurlander | ... | recording engineer |
| Diane Linn | ... | adr recordist |
| James Matheny | ... | dialogue editor |
| Virgil Naffarette | ... | adr recordist |
| Jeffrey R. Payne | ... | foley editor |
| Rick Pekkonen | ... | recording engineer |
| Eric Potter | ... | sound effects recordist |
| John Pritchett | ... | sound mixer (as John Patrick Pritchett) |
| Robert Renga | ... | sound recordist |
| Charleen Richards | ... | adr mixer (as Charlene Richards) |
| David M. Roberts | ... | boom operator |
| Michael C. Ross | ... | recording engineer |
| Doug Ryder | ... | recording engineer |
| Nico Salvato | ... | assistant sound editor (as Monique Salvato) |
| Frank Smathers | ... | foley editor |
| Denis St. Amand | ... | stage engineer |
| Robert Troy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist (as Jeffrey B. Wilhoit) |
| Mark Wolfson | ... | recording supervisor |
Special Effects by
| Thomas R. Ward | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Blondel Aidoo | ... | digital efx producer |
| Dan Hamilton | ... | digital technical supervisor |
| Steve Rundell | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Janice Tso | ... | supervising digital artist |
| Brian Allan | ... | optical camera (uncredited) |
| Ralph Maiers | ... | digital compositor: Cinema Research Corp./D-rez (uncredited) |
| Mark Wolfson | ... | visual music effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Brian Brown | ... | stunt performer |
| Joe Basile | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Yannick Derrien | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dustin Ault | ... | company grip |
| Herb Ault | ... | key grip |
| Erik Bernstein | ... | lamp operator |
| Richard L. Carden | ... | dolly grip |
| Phillip V. Caruso | ... | still photographer |
| Doug Cowden | ... | best boy grip |
| R. Michael De Chellis | ... | rigging gaffer (as Michael DeChellis) |
| Yusef Edmonds | ... | camera loader |
| Moose Enright | ... | lamp operator (as Thomas Enright) |
| Craig Haagensen | ... | camera operator |
| Brent Lon Hershman | ... | second assistant camera |
| Beth Horton | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Steve Irwin | ... | video playback supervisor |
| Kent H. Jorgensen | ... | key rigging grip (as Kent Jorgensen) |
| Gregory Lundsgaard | ... | steadicam operator (as Greg Lundsgaard) |
| Larry McCarron | ... | company grip |
| Dan Moore | ... | video assist operator (as Daniel P. Moore) |
| Chris Napolitano | ... | best boy set lighting |
| Edward R. Nedin | ... | lamp operator |
| Jason Newton | ... | company grip |
| Walter Royle | ... | company grip (as Walter Royle Jr.) |
| Art Schwab | ... | first assistant camera: "c" camera |
| Sean Smith | ... | lamp operator |
| Michael Starkey | ... | best boy rigging grip (as Mike Starkey) |
| Baird Steptoe | ... | first assistant camera (as Baird B. Steptoe Sr.) |
| Tom West | ... | best boy rigging grip |
| Randy Woodside | ... | gaffer |
| Clyde E. Bryan | ... | Steadicam assistant (uncredited) / assistant camera: "b" camera (uncredited) |
| Peter Drinco | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| David French | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| David Golia | ... | additional photography (uncredited) |
| Ron Kunecke | ... | night light operator (uncredited) |
| Paul Taylor | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Bill Dance | ... | extras casting |
| William Kapfer | ... | extras casting |
| Meredith Tucker | ... | casting assistant |
| Dixie Webster | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cha Blevins | ... | costume supervisor |
| Marsha Bozeman | ... | set costumer (as Marsha L. Bozeman) |
| Cindy Evans | ... | set costumer |
| Alix Friedberg | ... | costumer |
| Emily Loreto | ... | wardrobe production assistant |
| Valerie T. O'Brien | ... | key costumer |
| Donna O'Neal | ... | costumer |
| Eva Prappas | ... | key costumer (as Eva L. Prappas) |
| Nicole Smith | ... | cutter/fitter |
| Ellen Allan | ... | costume maker (uncredited) |
| Melissa Antablin | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Alison Gail Bixby | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Sloane Morrison | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Robin Citrin | ... | location manager |
| Deborah J. Page | ... | assistant location manager |
| Rebekah Williams | ... | assistant location manager |
| Errol Reichow | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Kayla Thames | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Josie Aiello | ... | additional vocalist |
| Deva Anderson | ... | music coordinator |
| Kenny Aronoff | ... | additional musician |
| David Boruff | ... | additional musician |
| David Carpenter | ... | additional musician |
| Andy Chase | ... | additional vocalist |
| Neil Citron | ... | additional musician |
| Steve Dorff | ... | music arranger |
| Chris Fraiser | ... | additional musician |
| Alex Gibson | ... | music editor |
| Mark Goldenberg | ... | additional musician |
| Dave Jahnsen | ... | music recording engineer |
| Wayne Jones | ... | additional musician |
| Harry Kim | ... | additional musician |
| John Kurlander | ... | music recording engineer |
| John Lissauer | ... | orchestrator |
| Warren Luening | ... | additional musician |
| Gary Mallaber | ... | additional musician |
| Robert F. Mann | ... | additional musician (as Robert Mann) |
| Don Markese | ... | music arranger |
| Dean Parks | ... | additional musician |
| Rick Pekkonen | ... | music recording engineer |
| Joel C. Peskin | ... | additional musician (as Joel Peskin) |
| Mike Piccirillo | ... | music arranger |
| Jeff Richman | ... | additional musician |
| John Robinson | ... | additional musician |
| Scott Rogness | ... | additional vocalist |
| Michael C. Ross | ... | music recording engineer |
| Doug Ryder | ... | music recording engineer |
| Steve Schaeffer | ... | additional musician |
| Adam Schlesinger | ... | additional vocalist |
| Howard Shore | ... | conductor |
| Neil Stubenhaus | ... | additional musician |
| Joe Sublett | ... | additional musician |
| Mike Viola | ... | additional vocalist |
| Randy Waldman | ... | additional musician |
| Billy Ward | ... | additional musician |
| Mark Wolfson | ... | music recording supervisor |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Thomas Cavanaugh | ... | music business & legal affairs (uncredited) |
| Neil Citron | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
| Robert Cotnoir | ... | music coordinator (uncredited) |
| Art Ford | ... | music consultant (uncredited) |
| Daniel Gold | ... | music prep (uncredited) |
| Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Robert Kraft | ... | executive in charge of music (uncredited) |
| John Kurlander | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
| Sally Stevens | ... | singer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Rapp | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Heath Anderson | ... | transportation |
| Mike Paventi | ... | transportation captain |
| Ken Peterson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Tina Peterson | ... | transportation production assistant |
| Yvette Peterson | ... | transportation production assistant |
| Kristen Redd-Ginchereau | ... | transportation captain |
| Larry Stelling | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Paulie DiCocco | ... | driver: Liv Tyler (uncredited) |
| Dennis Lally | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Julio Salazar | ... | production driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Ellen Adolph | ... | production accountant |
| Vardit Afriat | ... | production assistant |
| Neda Armian | ... | assistant: Mr. Demme |
| Dana Bambace | ... | production assistant |
| Toni Basil | ... | choreographer |
| Kirt Birch | ... | production assistant |
| Kevin A. Canamar | ... | first aid |
| Mark Carter | ... | set production assistant |
| Diana Choi | ... | production associate |
| Margo Day | ... | production coordinator |
| Patricia Eyerman | ... | hollywood showcase technical advisor |
| Pablo Ferro | ... | title design and graphics |
| Leigh French | ... | adr group coordinator |
| John R. Hansen | ... | payroll accountant |
| Carol Hatchett | ... | assistant choreographer |
| Nancy Duvall Horne | ... | assistant: Mr. Goetzman |
| Melissa House | ... | miscellaneous crew |
| Kathy McDonald Jones | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| L.B. Kyle Keilman | ... | craft service |
| Miura Kite | ... | assistant: Mr. Saxon (as Miura Smith) |
| Paul Kostick | ... | assistant: Mr. Hanks |
| John C. Kruize | ... | assistant auditor (as Chris Kruize) |
| Adria Later | ... | studio teacher |
| Daryl C. Lefever | ... | assistant auditor |
| Jonas C. Matz | ... | first aid |
| Eric E. Paulson | ... | production assistant |
| Marc Pitre | ... | production intern |
| Marsha Robertson | ... | unit publicist |
| Stephanie Rudat | ... | production intern |
| Angel Singleton | ... | production assistant |
| Kip Walton | ... | hollywood showcase technical advisor |
| James Williams | ... | security officer |
| Wayne Witherspoon | ... | set production assistant |
| Ted Yonenaka | ... | craft service |
| Chris Dupre | ... | dancer (uncredited) |
| TJ Espinoza | ... | dancer (uncredited) |
| Michael Hendrickson | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| Jack E. Herman | ... | extras set coordinator: Wardrobe fittings (uncredited) |
| Franklin McCay | ... | technical support (uncredited) |
| Brian McMillan | ... | animal supplier (uncredited) / head animal trainer (uncredited) |
| Vikki McMillan | ... | animal supplier (uncredited) |
| Mark C. Smith | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mary Tobler | ... | assistant to producer (uncredited) |
| Crystal Weaver | ... | staff production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1996) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1997) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Alta Films (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- UGC-Fox Distribution (UFD) (1997) (France) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1997) (Norway) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Argentina (1997) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Gativideo (1997) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (1997) (Netherlands) (video)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1998) (United States) (tv) (network premiere)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1998) (Greece) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- WVG Medien (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- WVG Medien (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
- D. Rez Hollywood (digital composites)
Other Companies
- Bill Dance Casting (extras casting)
- Brian McMillan's Animal Rentals Unlimited (animals provided by)
- Capitol Studios (recording facilities)
- Capitol Studios (score mixed at)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes and dollies)
- Creative Cafe (sound editing)
- Deluxe Catering (catering)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- Entourage Studios (recording facilities)
- Entourage Studios (score mixed at)
- Epic Records (soundtrack published by)
- Epic Soundtrax (soundtrack published by)
- Grass Valley Electronics (sound equipment)
- ITC Entertainment Group (courtesy of: "Fireball XL5")
- Ludwig Drums (percussion instruments)
- Mix This (recording facilities)
- Mix This (score mixed at)
- O'Henry Sound Studios (recording facilities)
- O'Henry Sound Studios (score mixed at)
- Ocean Way Studios (recording facilities)
- Ocean Way Studios (score mixed at)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Peavey (sound equipment)
- Playtone (soundtrack published by)
- Private Island Audio (sound post-production)
- Sabian Cymbals (percussion instruments)
- ShowBiz Enterprises (draperies)
- Sound One Corporation (adr recorded at)
- The Complex (recording facilities)
- The Complex (score mixed at)
- The Walt Disney Company (registered trademarks of: Disneyland and all characters, attractions and logos thereof)
- Title House (titles)
- Todd-AO Studios (West) (adr recorded at)
- Tomkats Catering (catering)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Twentieth Century Fox Sound Department (re-recording facilities)
Storyline
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Recounts a fable of a pop rock band formed a year after the Beatles took America by storm in early 1964. Jazz aficionado Guy Patterson, unhappily toiling in the family appliance store, is recruited into the band the Oneders (later renamed the Wonders) after regular drummer Chad breaks his arm. After Guy injects a four/four rock beat into lead singer Jimmy's ballad, the song's undeniable pop power flings the Wonders into a brief whirlwind of success, telling the tale of many American bands who attempted to grab the brass ring of rock and roll in the wake of the British Invasion.
Written by Rick Gregory |
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| Taglines | In every life there comes a time when that dream you dream becomes that thing you do. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $26,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $6,208,595, 06 Oct 1996 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $34,585,416, 26 Jan 1997 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Tom Everett Scott. Tom Hanks was initially opposed to hiring Scott because of Scott's strong resemblance to a younger Hanks. He was finally convinced by his wife, Rita Wilson, who thought Scott was cute. See more » |
| Goofs | A character states that they'll have to sell 500,000 copies of their single to get a gold record. In 1964 it still required 1,000,000 singles sold to qualify for a gold single record by the R.I.A.A.. It wasn't until 1976 that this was changed to 500,000. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Extreme Measures/Secrets & Lies/2 Days in the Valley/Caught/Ed's Next Move (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | That Thing You Do! See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Soundtrack released on the Playtone record label, founded by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman to coincide with the fictional label in the movie and capitalize on the movie's success. . See more » |
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[When Jimmy is reluctant to sign a management contract]
Lenny: Are you crazy? A man in a really nice camper wants to put our song on the radio! Gimme a pen; I'm signin', you're signin', we're all signin'! See more » |