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Only the Lonely (1991)

PG_13 104 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   24 May 1991 (USA)
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A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his overbearing mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.

Director:

Chris Columbus
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Candy ...
Maureen O'Hara ...
Ally Sheedy ...
Kevin Dunn ...
Patrick Muldoon
Milo O'Shea ...
Doyle
Bert Remsen Bert Remsen ...
Spats
Anthony Quinn ...
Nick Acropolis
James Belushi ...
Salvatore Buonarte
Joe Greco Joe Greco ...
Johnny Luna
Marvin J. McIntyre Marvin J. McIntyre ...
Father Strapovic
Macaulay Culkin ...
Billy Muldoon
Kieran Culkin ...
Patrick Muldoon Jr.
Allen Hamilton ...
O'Neal
Teri McEvoy Teri McEvoy ...
Susan Muldoon
Bernie Landis Bernie Landis ...
Larry
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Storyline

Danny, a cop, meets and falls in love with Theresa. They get engaged, despite sneaking around behind his mother's back, but when push comes to shove, he can't quite quit worrying about his mother long enough to be any kind of lover to Theresa. Written by Gregg Long <diggerblue@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Love | Train | Police | Domineering Mother | Police Officer  | See more »

Taglines:

The Man, The Woman, The Mother.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Äitini on naiseni See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$21,830,957 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Maureen O'Hara refused to sign the movie contract, though she loved the script, until she met co-star John Candy. Fortunately the two of them instantly created a strong rapport and she hastily signed on the dotted line. See more »

Quotes

Doyle: If I'd gotten married, I wouldn't be where I am now.
Spats: In a tavern?
Doyle: Free! Living like a king!
Spats: You live at the Y.
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Soundtracks

"MARIE'S WEDDING"
Written by Van Morrison and Paddy Moloney
Performed by Van Morrison and The Chieftains
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Products, a division of PolyGram
Records, Inc. See more »