Only the Lonely
Only the Lonely

Movie·1991·1h 44m

Only the Lonely

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

Country

United States of America

Language

Greek

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The Story

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.

Producer

John Hughes, Hunt Lowry

Cinematography

Julio Macat

Music

Maurice Jarre

Editor

Raja Gosnell

Themes

jealousymama's boyfalling in love

Production House

Hughes Entertainment
20th Century Fox

Audience Score

61%

189 votes

Skip14%
Timepass31%
Go for it36%
Perfection19%

Where to watch

Region: AT

Rent

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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

Marvin J. McIntyre

Father Strapovic

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin

Billy Maldoon

Kieran Culkin

Kieran Culkin

Patrick Muldoon Jr.

Allen Hamilton

O'Neal

Teri McEvoy

Susan Muldoon

Bernie Landis

Larry

Les Podewell

Jack

John Davis Chandler

John Davis Chandler

Duane Earl Tyrone

Martin Fisher

Chess Player

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Crew

Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus

Director, Screenplay

John Hughes

John Hughes

Producer

Hunt Lowry

Producer

Julio Macat

Julio Macat

Director of Photography

Raja Gosnell

Raja Gosnell

Editor

Peter Teschner

Editor

Maurice Jarre

Maurice Jarre

Original Music Composer

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