Only the Lonely (1991)

05/24/1991 (US) • 1h 44m

Comedy, Romance

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Candy

Danny Muldoon

Maureen O'Hara

Rose Muldoon

Ally Sheedy

Theresa Luna

Kevin Dunn

Patrick Muldoon

Anthony Quinn

Nick Acropolis

Jim Belushi

Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)

Joe Greco

Johnny Luna


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$25,092,802.00

Keywords

jealousy

mama's boy

falling in love

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