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Only the Lonely

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Only the Lonely

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

6.1

1h 44m

1991

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

Synopsis

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

Trailer

ComedyRomance

jealousymama's boyfalling in love

Cast & Crew

John Candy

John Candy

as Danny Muldoon

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

as Rose Muldoon

Ally Sheedy

Ally Sheedy

as Theresa Luna

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

as Patrick Muldoon

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

as Doyle

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

as Spats

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

as Nick Acropolis

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

as Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)

Joe Greco

Joe Greco

as Johnny Luna

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