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Only the Lonely

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

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.

19911h 44mPG-13Comedy, Romance

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About Only the Lonely

Directors
Chris Columbus
Cast
John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn, Milo O'Shea, Bert Remsen
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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