Only the Lonely (1991)
- Starring:
- John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, (more)
- Director(s):
- Chris Columbus
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Romance
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Writer-director Chris Columbus mines Paddy Chaveysky's Marty for this bittersweet comedy about a lonely 38-year old Chicago cop dominated by his harridan mother. Danny Muldoon (John Candy), in spite of being well known and well liked in his neighborhood, still lives at home with his mother Rose (Maureen O'Hara, returning to the screen after a twenty year absence) and spends most of his time worrying about her. One night at the local Irish bar, he meets the shy Theresa Luna (Ally Sheedy), whose father is the local funeral director, and both Danny and Theresa immediately fall in love. The only obstacle to their happiness is the jaded opinions of Danny's friends. Rose, in particular, launches into a bigoted Italian salvo that intimidates Danny, making it difficult for him to continue the relationship. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 105 mins
Complete Cast:
- John Candy - Danny Muldoon
- Ally Sheedy - Theresa Luna
- Milo O'Shea - Doyle
- Anthony Quinn - Nick Acropolis
- Joe V. Greco - Johnny Luna
- Macaulay Culkin - Billy
- James Deuter - Waiter
- Allen Hamilton - O'Neal
- Marlon A. Morris - Cop Friend
- Timothy O'Meara - Cop
- Dick Sollenberger - Suit Salesman
- Porscha Radcliffe - Bum
- Les Podewell - Jack
- Ed Meekin - Carriage Driver
- Bernie Landis - Larry
- James "Ike" Eichling - Cop
- Kieran Culkin - Patrick Jr
- Maureen O'Hara - Rose Muldoon
- Kevin Dunn - Patrick
- Bert Remsen - Spats
- James Belushi - Sal Buonarte
- Marvin J. McIntyre - Father Strapovic
- John Chandler - Tyrone
- Jesse J. Donnelly - Policeman
- Sandra Macat - Stewardess
- John M. Watson, Sr. - Leo
- Rick LeFevour - Hoodlum
- Mahlon Sharp - Tommy Bones
- Brittany Radcliffe - Witch
- Michael Nash - Crazed Prisoner
- Teri McEvoy - Susan
- Martin Fisher - Chess Player
- Clarke P.Devereux - News Vendor
- Director(s):
- Chris Columbus
- Writer(s):
- Chris Columbus
- Producer(s):
- John Hughes, Hunt Lowry
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Profanity, Suitable for Children, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Romance
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