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Only the Lonely
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Only the Lonely

1991-05-24 · 104 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Romance

Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna, whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.

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Directors
Chris Columbus
Production companies
Hughes Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 25,092,802

Top Cast

John CandyJohn CandyDanny Muldoon
Maureen O'HaraMaureen O'HaraRose Muldoon
Ally SheedyAlly SheedyTheresa Luna
Kevin DunnKevin DunnPatrick Muldoon
Milo O'SheaMilo O'SheaDoyle
Bert RemsenBert RemsenSpats
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnNick Acropolis
Jim BelushiJim BelushiSalvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)
Joe GrecoJoe GrecoJohnny Luna
Marvin J. McIntyreFather Strapovic
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay CulkinBilly Maldoon
Kieran CulkinKieran CulkinPatrick Muldoon Jr.
Allen HamiltonAllen HamiltonO'Neal
Teri McEvoySusan Muldoon
Bernie LandisLarry
Les PodewellJack
John Davis ChandlerJohn Davis ChandlerDuane Earl Tyrone
Martin FisherChess Player
Timothy O'MearaCop
James 'Ike' EichlingCop

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