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Only the Lonely

Only the Lonely

Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.

19916.11h 44m

Overview

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.

Directed by Chris Columbus
Written by Chris Columbus
Produced by John Hughes, Hunt Lowry
Box Office0Revenue: $25.1M

Top Cast

John Candy

John Candy

Danny Muldoon

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Rose Muldoon

Ally Sheedy

Ally Sheedy

Theresa Luna

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Patrick Muldoon

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

Doyle

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

Spats

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Nick Acropolis

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)

Joe Greco

Joe Greco

Johnny Luna

M

Marvin J. McIntyre

Father Strapovic

Themes & Keywords

jealousymama's boyfalling in love

About Only the Lonely

Only the Lonely is a comedy, romance film released in 1991 exploring themes of jealousy, mama's boy, falling in love. Directed by Chris Columbus, it stars John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy. 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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