Only the Lonely (1991)
- Starring:
- John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, (more)
- Director(s):
- Chris Columbus
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Only the Lonely
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 105 mins
Complete Cast of Only the Lonely
- John Candy - Danny Muldoon
- Ally Sheedy - Theresa Luna
- Milo O'Shea - Doyle
- Anthony Quinn - Nick Acropolis
- Joe V. Greco - Johnny Luna
- Macaulay Culkin - Billy
- Bernie Landis - Larry
- Porscha Radcliffe - Bum
- Les Podewell - Jack
- Marlon A. Morris - Cop Friend
- Teri McEvoy - Susan
- John M. Watson, Sr. - Leo
- Rick LeFevour - Hoodlum
- Allen Hamilton - O'Neal
- James Deuter - Waiter
- 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 Davis Chandler - Tyrone
- Mahlon Sharp - Tommy Bones
- Brittany Radcliffe - Witch
- Michael Nash - Crazed Prisoner
- Ed Meekin - Carriage Driver
- Sandra Macat - Stewardess
- Timothy O'Meara - Cop
- Dick Sollenberger - Suit Salesman
- Martin Fisher - Chess Player
- Clarke P.Devereux - News Vendor
- Jesse J. Donnelly - Policeman
- Director(s):
- Chris Columbus
- Writer(s):
- Chris Columbus
- Producer(s):
- Hunt Lowry, John Hughes
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Language, Suitable for Children, Profanity)
- Categories:
- Romance
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