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Where was Only the Lonely filmed?

1991 film, directed by Chris Columbus.

  • Chicago

The story is set in Chicago, so the filming stayed close to the setting.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Chicago
Filmed in
Chicago

About Only the Lonely

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Released
1991
Director
Chris Columbus
Cast
John CandyMaureen O'HaraAlly SheedyAnthony QuinnKevin DunnJim BelushiMacaulay CulkinKieran CulkinBert RemsenJohn Davis Chandler
Genre
Comedy DramaCrimeRomantic Comedy

The story

Chicago police officer Danny Muldoon is a lonely 38-year-old bachelor living with his overbearing mother, Rose.

Danny is immediately taken with Theresa and begins courting her.

During his wedding suit fitting, Patrick once again urges him to move to Florida, arguing that Danny deserves better than Theresa.

Famous lines from Only the Lonely

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Isn't it?Danny
  • Oh, thank you!Theresa
  • Don't do this, Ma.Danny
  • No, no, no, no, no.Danny
  • And Greek men never bathe.Rose

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