Once Around (1991)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lasse Hallström
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Once Around
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast of Once Around
- Richard Dreyfuss - Sam Sharpe
- Danny Aiello - Joe Bella
- Gena Rowlands - Marilyn Bella
- Danton Stone - Tony Bella
- Greg Germann - Jim Redstone
- Sabah - Belly Dancer
- Garry Goodrow
- Caroline Parton - Honey Beach
- Dominic Marcus
- Mandala Folk Dance Ensemble - Lithuanian Dancer
- Jim Kirk
- Cullen Oliver Johnson - Sonny
- Meg Simon
- Sheilach Weymouth
- Dorothy Stevenson-Bigby - Justice of the Peace
- Myrtha D. Severe
- Sal Ruffino - Wedding Guest
- Heather Reed - Young Renata Bella
- Jonathan A. Cramer - Young Tony Bella
- 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
- John Bennes - Minister
- Barry Reed - Young Joe Bella
- Allen A. Mele - Roving Violinist
- Mandala Orchestra - Lithuanian Musician
- David Kramer
- Michael Steve Jones - 2nd Trainer
- Fran Kumin
- William Wolkovich - Lithuanian Priest
- Myra Taylor - 1st Trainer
- Kate Skinner
- Craig Sechler
- Susanne Reed - Young Jan Bella
- Gerald A. Benullo - Wedding Guest
- Lou Criscuolo - Uncle
- Susan Felcher
- Joan Gay - Aunt
- Director(s):
- Lasse Hallström
- Writer(s):
- Lasse Hallström, Malia Scotch Marmo
- Producer(s):
- G. Mac Brown, Amy Robinson, Judith James
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Profanity, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Romance
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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