United States / May 24, 1991 / PG-13
Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.
1h 44min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 |
Genres
ComedyRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Only the Lonely |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | ελληνικά, English, Gaeilge |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Hughes Entertainment, 20th Century Fox |
| Release date | 24 maggio 1991 |
| Production | John Hughes, Hunt Lowry |
| Writer | Chris Columbus |
| Editing | Raja Gosnell, Peter Teschner |
| Cinematography | Julio Macat, Pernell Youngblood Tyus, Paul Vombrack |
| Assistant directors | Chris Columbus |
| Additional directing | Paul Vombrack |
| Lighting | Vincent Donohue, Dick Oakes |
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| Camera operators | Pernell Youngblood Tyus, Julio Macat, Paul Vombrack |
| Additional photography | Julio Macat, Pernell Youngblood Tyus, Paul Vombrack |
| Production design | John Muto, Dan Webster, Rosemary Brandenburg, Wayne Fitzgerald |
| Art direction | Dan Webster, John Muto, Rosemary Brandenburg, Wayne Fitzgerald |
| Set decoration | Rosemary Brandenburg, John Muto, Dan Webster, Wayne Fitzgerald |
| Stunts | Freddie Hice, Tim A. Davison, Danny Costa, Richard M. Ellis, Richard L. Duran, Rick LeFevour, Bob Elmore, Troy Brown, Maryann Kelman, Stacy Logan, Mario Roberts, Al Wyatt Jr., Cris Thomas-Palomino, Kay Whipple |
| Music | Maurice Jarre |
| Sound | Maurice Jarre |
| Costume design | Mary E. Vogt |
| Makeup | Mary E. Vogt |
| Hairstyling | Mary E. Vogt |
| Revenue | 25.092.802 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Sep 13, 1991 / 12
Portugal / Nov 01, 1991 / M/12
France / Nov 27, 1991 / U
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Germany / Nov 28, 1991 / 12
TV
Slovakia / Jan 20, 1998 / 12 / Markíza
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