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That Thing You Do! (1996)

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The Fab Four without the Mop Tops

A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Tom Hanks
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    Mr. White Tom Hanks
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    Guy Patterson Tom Everett Scott
  • Profile picture of Liv Tyler
    Faye Dolan Liv Tyler
  • Profile picture of Johnathon Schaech
    Jimmy Mattingly Johnathon Schaech
  • Profile picture of Steve Zahn
    Lenny Haise Steve Zahn
  • Profile picture of Ethan Embry
    T.B. Player Ethan Embry
  • Profile picture of Charlize Theron
    Tina Charlize Theron
  • Profile picture of Obba Babatundé
    Lamarr Obba Babatundé

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Keywords

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  • 1960s
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