Only the Lonely

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

Genres

ComedyRomance

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$25092802

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

24 May 1991

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Candy

Danny Muldoon

Maureen O'Hara

Rose Muldoon

Ally Sheedy

Theresa Luna

Kevin Dunn

Patrick Muldoon

Milo O’Shea

Doyle

Bert Remsen

Spats

Anthony Quinn

Nick Acropolis

Jim Belushi

Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)

Joe Greco

Johnny Luna

Marvin J. McIntyre

Father Strapovic

Macaulay Culkin

Billy Maldoon

Kieran Culkin

Patrick Muldoon Jr.

Allen Hamilton

O'Neal

Teri McEvoy

Susan Muldoon

Bernie Landis

Larry

Les Podewell

Jack

John Davis Chandler

Duane Earl Tyrone

Martin Fisher

Chess Player

Timothy O'Meara

Cop

James 'Ike' Eichling

Cop

James Deuter

Waiter

John M. Watson Sr.

Leo

Dick Sollenberger

Suit Salesman

Doyle Devereux

Tuxedo Salesman

Clarke Devereux

Tuxedo Salesman / News Vendor

Michael W. Nash

Crazed Prisoner

Porscha Radcliffe

Halloween Bum

Brittany Radcliffe

Halloween Witch

Marlon A. Morris

Cop Friend

Jesse J. Donnelly

Policeman

Sandra Macat

Stewardess

Rick LeFevour

Hoodlum

Mahlon Sharp

Tommy Bones

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