Once Around (1991)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Lasse Hallström

Writer:

Malia Scotch Marmo

Stars:

Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Danny Aiello

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

salesman | love | husband wife relationship | pregnancy | forgiveness | 

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Taglines:

It's a most unusual love affair.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ce cher intrus

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$14,851,083 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinecom Entertainment Group, Double Play, Dreyfuss / James Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

During the scene of Jan's wedding, the person marrying the couple announces "with the power vested in me by the state of Massachusetts." However, Massachusetts is a commonwealth, and any Massachusetts governmental officer would actually say "vested in me by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."

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Quotes

Renata Bella: He says I'm not intellectual.
Joe Bella: Who gives a shit!

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Connections

Referenced in Entertainment Tonight: Episode dated 21 January 1991 (1991)

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Soundtracks

"Mama"
Written by Cesare A. Bixio (as C.A. Bixio)
Italian Lyrics by Bruno Cherubini (as C. Cherbini)
Performed by Danny Aiello

User Reviews

Once is never enough

Being one of my favorite movies, I have seen it many times. It is a nice little movie that tells a nice little story. After glancing at the unbelievable negative comments here, it is clear that these few (3) users simply do not understand that the Richard Dreyfuss character is supposed to be arrogant! While they find this trait unappealing, it is CENTRAL to the film! My goodness! Without him being the way he is, the other central character played by Holly Hunter, would not be able to change and grow and ultimately be able to separate herself from her parents. This is a wonderful film where all the actors are completely believable. Danny Aiello is also remarkable and the interplay between he and Gena Rowlands is classic.