Only the Lonely
“Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.”
1991•PG-13•1h 44m•6.1•Released
ComedyRomance
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.
Director
Chris Columbus
Writer
Chris Columbus
Revenue
$25M
Languages
Greek, English, Irish
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
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
Production
Company
Hughes Entertainment
Company
20th Century Fox
Producer
John Hughes
Producer
Hunt Lowry
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