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Romantic drama

Only Love (1998): Cast

Only Love (1998) movie poster

Only Love is a 1998 romantic drama directed by John Erman, starring Michael Shannon as Dr. Duncan, Marisa Tomei and Paul Freeman. It runs 2 hours 54 minutes.

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Only Love (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 54m (174 min)
Director
John Erman
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Only Love About?

The premise of Only Love without spoilers.

A tale that weaves friendship, sacrifice and the hope of second chances. After their youthful romance is torn apart, two former lovers find themselves reunited years later, confronting the lingering pull of a forbidden love while navigating past hurts and new possibilities.

Only Love Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • brain tumor
  • africa
  • engagement ring
  • cello
  • insecurity
  • paris france
  • gene therapy
  • neurosurgery
  • medical experiment
  • blackmail
  • arthritis
  • stillbirth
+22 more
  • emotional manipulation
  • overprotective father
  • revolver
  • casual sex
  • superstition
  • civil war
  • fez
  • humanitarian organization
  • arranged marriage
  • stepfather stepdaughter relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • pianist
  • amsterdam netherlands
  • doctor
  • love
  • cancer
  • friendship
  • bodyguard
  • street performer
  • mime
  • marriage
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Only Love Cast & Characters

Michael Shannon leads the cast as Dr. Duncan, with Marisa Tomei as Evie and Paul Freeman as Dallesandro. Directed by John Erman; 34 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Erman

More films directed by John Erman, best-rated first: Stella, Candles on Bay Street, The Blackwater Lightship and Ellen Foster.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Only Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Only Love, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Only Love?

Only Love runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

When was Only Love released?

Only Love was released on May 10, 1998.

Who directed Only Love?

Only Love was directed by John Erman.

More films by John Erman

Who is in the cast of Only Love?

Only Love stars Michael Shannon as Dr. Duncan, Marisa Tomei as Evie and Paul Freeman as Dallesandro, among 34 credited actors.

Does Only Love have a post-credit scene?

No. Only Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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