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.
Acting
Maureen O'Hara's comeback role—absolutely volcanic.
Writing
Chris Columbus balancing slapstick with genuine ache.
Score
Maurice Jarre's unexpectedly lush romantic sweep.
Director
Chris Columbus
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Maureen O'Hara's first film in 20 years; John Candy personally begged her to come out of retirement.
The funeral home setting isn't random—Chicago's Irish-American community historically dominated the mortuary business, a detail Columbus mined from his own upbringing.
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