That Thing You Do! (1996)

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. But behind the scenes, the group’s sudden fame tests their strength, their maturity and responsibility, and their ability to resist the temptations that money and notoriety always make possible.

Cast (58)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Tom Hanks

Mr. White

Tom Everett Scott

Guy Patterson

Liv Tyler

Faye Dolan

Johnathon Schaech

Jimmy Mattingly

Steve Zahn

Lenny Haise

Ethan Embry

T.B. Player

Charlize Theron

Tina

Obba Babatundé

Lamarr

Giovanni Ribisi

Chad

Chris Ellis

Phil Horace

Alex Rocco

Sol Siler

Bill Cobbs

Del Paxton

Peter Scolari

Troy Chesterfield

Rita Wilson

Margueritte

Chris Isaak

Uncle Bob

Kevin Pollak

Boss Vic Koss

Robert Torti

Freddy Fredrickson

C

Chaille Percival

Diane Dane

Holmes Osborne

Mr. Patterson

Claudia Stedelin

Mrs. Patterson

Dawn Maxey

Darlene Patterson

J

Jack Milo

Villapiano

K

Keith Neubert

Dentist

L

Lee Everett

Kitty

Sean Whalen

Heckler

Clint Howard

KJZZ Disk Jockey

Sarah Koskoff

Chrissy Thomkins

M

Mark Brettschneider

Talent Show Emcee

Kathleen Kinmont

Koss' Secretary

Warren Berlinger

Polaroid T.V. Host

Clive Rosengren

Wisconsin Cop

Brittney Powell

Shades Fan

Jonathan Demme

Major Motion Picture Director

E

Erika Greene

Major Motion Picture Assistant Director

D

Dave Oliver

Rick

Tracy Reiner

Anita

Barry Sobel

Goofball

Paul Feig

KMPC DJ

Gedde Watanabe

Play-Tone Photographer

Michael P. Byrne

Play-Tone Reporter

D

Dick Corman

Play-Tone Reporter

D

Diane McGee

Play-Tone Reporter

R

Randy Fechter

Play-Tone Tour Manager

P

Paula Nichols

Play-Tone Band

Mars Callahan

Ernie the Disc Master Engineer

Benjamin John Parrillo

Marine Sergeant

Robert Ridgely

Hollywood Showcase Announcer

Marc McClure

Hollywood Showcase Director

K

Karen Praxel

Hollywood Showcase Script Supervisor

P

Paulie DiCocco

Hollywood Showcase Floor Manager

Bryan Cranston

Virgil "Gus" Grissom

C

Charlie Frye

Plate Spinner

Colin Hanks

Male Page

Elizabeth Hanks

Bored Girl in Dress Shop

Renée Lippin

Beautician

Robert Wisdom

Bobby Washington

Heather Hewitt

Sales Lady

Elina Madison

Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)

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