

Only the Lonely
DirectorChris Columbus
“Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.”
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.
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Trailer
Only the Lonely (1991) Trailer
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.
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