Movie·1991·1h 55m
Once Around
The Bellas were one big happy family. Then Renata met Sam...
Directed By
Lasse Hallström
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Renata Bella feels like a failure at life and career. But when Renata attends a seminar on selling real estate, she finally finds True Love. Sam Sharpe, while a top-notch, successful salesman, is much older than Renata. She is swept away by his excessively flamboyant style and irrepressible nature. The very traits she finds romantic, however, lead to repeated conflict with her family, especially her beloved father Joe, leaving Renata trapped in the middle.
Written By
Malia Scotch Marmo
Producer
Amy Robinson, Griffin Dunne
Cinematography
Theo van de Sande
Music
James Horner
Editor
Andrew Mondshein
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
63 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
Sam Sharpe
Holly Hunter
Renata Bella
Danny Aiello
Joe Bella
Laura San Giacomo
Jan Bella
Gena Rowlands
Marilyn Bella
Roxanne Hart
Gail Bella
Danton Stone
Tony Bella
Tim Guinee
Peter Hedges
Greg Germann
Jim Redstone
Griffin Dunne
Rob
Cullen O. Johnson
Sonny
Joan Gay
Aunt
Lou Criscuolo
Uncle
Myra Taylor
Trainer #1
Michael Steve Jones
Trainer #2
Sabah Shayan
Belly Dancer
Caroline Parton
Honey Beach
John Bennes
Minister
// crew
Crew
Lasse Hallström
Director
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Amy Robinson
Producer
Griffin Dunne
Producer
G. Mac Brown
Executive Producer
Malia Scotch Marmo
Writer
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