Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1991 · 1h 44m

Only the Lonely

Only the Lonely poster
Director
Chris Columbus
Cast
John Candy as Danny Muldoon Maureen O'Hara as Rose Muldoon Ally Sheedy as Theresa Luna Kevin Dunn as Patrick Muldoon Milo O'Shea as Doyle Bert Remsen as Spats
Crew
Julio Macat — Director of Photography Raja Gosnell — Editor Peter Teschner — Editor Maurice Jarre — Original Music Composer Chris Columbus — Screenplay John Hughes — Producer
Tagline

Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Only the Lonely — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
jealousymama's boyfalling in love
Key Collaborators
Chris Columbus Director Julio Macat Director of Photography Raja Gosnell Editor Peter Teschner Editor Maurice Jarre Original Music Composer Chris Columbus Screenplay John Hughes Producer Hunt Lowry Producer John Muto Production Design Mary E. Vogt Costume Design
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