Only the Lonely

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

1991 1h 44m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 204

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

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)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Columbus
Writers: Chris Columbus
Languages: Greek, English, Irish
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Greek, English, Irish.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chris Columbus, shot by Julio Macat. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Maurice Jarre. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Raja Gosnell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Candy and Maureen O'Hara and Ally Sheedy carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102598 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Chris Columbus directs. Julio Macat behind the camera. Maurice Jarre scores. Raja Gosnell cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Greek, English, Irish.

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Things worth knowing

135 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Greek, English, Irish.
3Directed by Chris Columbus, shot by Julio Macat. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Maurice Jarre. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Raja Gosnell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6John Candy and Maureen O'Hara and Ally Sheedy carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.".
8IMDB entry: tt0102598 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.