Only the Lonely
A Chicago police officer torn between his domineering mother and the woman he loves must choose between family loyalty or a chance at true happiness.
“Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.”
Synopsis
Danny Muldoon is a Chicago police officer who continues to live with his domineering mother, Rose. He meets and becomes romantically involved with Theresa Luna, the daughter of the owner of the local funeral home. As expected, Rose disapproves of the relationship, forcing Danny and Theresa to either find a way to win her acceptance or abandon their romance.
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Principal cast & crew: 21
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Edited by Raja GosnellShot by Julio MacatScored by Maurice JarreDesigned by John Muto
Box Office
1991 · Box office
Grossed $25.1M worldwide
Worldwide gross
$25.1M
US & Canada: $21.8M — 87% of worldwide · International: $3.3M (13%)
Opening weekend: $7.2M — 33% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $7.2M — 33% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,521 theaters
Also known as
- Mama, ich und wir zweide
- Ta mère ou moifr
- Cara mamma, mi sposoit
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Cast & Crew
21 unique people credited
Top billed cast
John Candy
as Danny Muldoon
Maureen O Hara
as Rose Muldoon
Ally Sheedy
as Theresa Luna
Maureen O Hara Nm0000058
as Rose Muldoon
Kevin Dunn
as Patrick Muldoon
Milo O Shea
as Doyle
Bert Remsen
as Spats
Anthony Quinn
as Nick Acropolis
Jim Belushi
as Salvatore Buonarte
Joe Greco
as Johnny Luna
Marvin J Mcintyre
as Father Strapovic
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1Producers
2Other crew
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