Once Around (1991)
- Starring:
- Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lasse Hallström
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Romance
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Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom made his American movie debut with this romantic comedy, starring Holly Hunter as Renata Bella, an aimless Bostonian thirtysomething who attends a seminar for aspiring condo salespersons. Here she meets hotshot salesman Sam Sharpe (Richard Dreyfuss), who immediately falls in love with her. After the marriage, Sam's well-meaning but obnoxious insistence on insinuating himself into every aspect of Renata's life rubs the rest of her family the wrong way. Though the script occasionally veers into both cliché and sentimentality, Once Around ends up a thoroughly charming experience, thanks to Hallstrom's knowing direction and the marvelous chemistry between Hunter and Dreyfuss. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast:
- Richard Dreyfuss - Sam Sharpe
- Danny Aiello - Joe Bella
- Gena Rowlands - Marilyn Bella
- Danton Stone - Tony Bella
- Greg Germann - Jim Redstone
- John Bennes - Minister
- Jonathan A. Cramer - Young Tony Bella
- Jim Kirk
- Sabah - Belly Dancer
- Susanne Reed - Young Jan Bella
- Barry Reed - Young Joe Bella
- Allen A. Mele - Roving Violinist
- Mandala Orchestra - Lithuanian Musician
- Fran Kumin
- William Wolkovich - Lithuanian Priest
- Myra Taylor - 1st Trainer
- Kate Skinner
- Craig Sechler
- Michael Steve Jones - 2nd Trainer
- Archie Fallon - Little Boy
- Robyn Finn
- Holly Hunter - Renata Bella
- Laura San Giacomo - Jan Bella
- Roxanne Hart - Gail Bella
- Tim Guinee - Peter Hedges
- Griffin Dunne - Rob
- Gerald A. Benullo - Wedding Guest
- Lou Criscuolo - Uncle
- Mandala Folk Dance Ensemble - Lithuanian Dancer
- Sal Ruffino - Wedding Guest
- Heather Reed - Young Renata Bella
- Caroline Parton - Honey Beach
- Dominic Marcus
- Cullen Oliver Johnson - Sonny
- Meg Simon
- Sheilach Weymouth
- Dorothy Stevenson-Bigby - Justice of the Peace
- Myrtha D. Severe
- David Kramer
- Garry Goodrow
- Susan Felcher
- Joan Gay - Aunt
- Director(s):
- Lasse Hallström
- Writer(s):
- Malia Scotch Marmo, Lasse Hallström
- Producer(s):
- Griffin Dunne, Richard Dreyfuss, G. Mac Brown
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Profanity, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Romance
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