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Only the Lonely
Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.
Genres
ComedyRomance
Overview
Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna, whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$25092802
Runtime
104 min
Release Date
1991-05-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
175
Vote Average
6.023
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
John Candy
Danny Muldoon
Maureen O'Hara
Rose Muldoon
Ally Sheedy
Theresa Luna
Kevin Dunn
Patrick Muldoon
Milo O’Shea
Doyle
Bert Remsen
Spats
Anthony Quinn
Nick Acropolis
Jim Belushi
Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)
Joe Greco
Johnny Luna
Marvin J. McIntyre
Father Strapovic
Macaulay Culkin
Billy Maldoon
Kieran Culkin
Patrick Muldoon Jr.
Allen Hamilton
O'Neal
Teri McEvoy
Susan Muldoon
Bernie Landis
Larry
Les Podewell
Jack
John Davis Chandler
Duane Earl Tyrone
Martin Fisher
Chess Player
Timothy O'Meara
Cop
James 'Ike' Eichling
Cop
James Deuter
Waiter
John M. Watson Sr.
Leo
Dick Sollenberger
Suit Salesman
Doyle Devereux
Tuxedo Salesman
Clarke Devereux
Tuxedo Salesman / News Vendor
Michael W. Nash
Crazed Prisoner
Porscha Radcliffe
Halloween Bum
Brittany Radcliffe
Halloween Witch
Marlon A. Morris
Cop Friend
Jesse J. Donnelly
Policeman
Sandra Macat
Stewardess
Rick LeFevour
Hoodlum
Mahlon Sharp
Tommy Bones
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