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Only the Lonely is an American romantic film drama first released in 1991,
directed by Chris Columbus.
The film stars John Candy, Maureen O’Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn and Milo O’Shea.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Chris Columbus
- Script: Chris Columbus
- Photo: Julio Macat
- Music: Maurice Jarre
- 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), James Belushi (Salvatore Buonarte), Joe Greco (Johnny Luna), Marvin J. McIntyre (Father Strapovic), Macaulay Culkin (Billy Muldoon), 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), Clarke Devereux (Tuxedo Salesman), 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 Le Fevour (Hoodlum), Mahlon Sharp (Tommy Bones), Tony DeGuide (Chicago Cop)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 104 min
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Comedy / Drama / Romance


