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.

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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)

Joe Greco

Johnny Luna

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Marvin J. McIntyre

Father Strapovic

John Candy — Danny Muldoon

John Franklin Candy (October 30, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian. He rose to fame as a member of the Toronto, Ontario branch of The Second City, its related Second City Television series, and in his role in comedy films such as Stripes, Splash, Cool Runnings, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck. One of his most renowned onscreen performances was that of Del Griffith, the loq

Maureen O'Hara — Rose Muldoon

Maureen O'Hara (born Maureen FitzSimons, August 17, 1920 - died October 24, 2015) was a native Irish and naturalized American actress and singer, and a natural redhead, who became successful in Hollywood from the 1940s through to the 1960s. She was known for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and longtime friend John Wayn

Ally Sheedy — Theresa Luna

Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy (born June 13, 1962) is an American actress. Following her film debut in 1983's Bad Boys, she became known as one of the Brat Pack group of actors and starred in WarGames (1983), The Breakfast Club (1985) and Short Circuit (1986). For her performance in Lisa Cholodenko's High Art (1998), Sheedy won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.