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Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
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Release Date:
25 November 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
Steve Martin had no reason to panic...until John Candy came along. morePlot:
A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving, with an obnoxious slob of a shower ring salesman his only companion. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
Producer Ned Tanen Dead At 77(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 6 January 2009, 1:31 AM, PST)
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Oh he's drunk, how would he know where we're going? moreUS TV Schedule:
| Sun. July 19 | 8:00 AM | TBS |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Steve Martin | ... | Neal Page | |
| John Candy | ... | Del Griffith | |
| Laila Robins | ... | Susan Page | |
| Michael McKean | ... | State Trooper | |
| Kevin Bacon | ... | Taxi Racer | |
| Dylan Baker | ... | Owen | |
| Carol Bruce | ... | Joy | |
| Olivia Burnette | ... | Marti | |
| Diana Douglas | ... | Peg | |
| Martin Ferrero | ... | Second Motel Clerk | |
| Larry Hankin | ... | Doobie | |
| Richard Herd | ... | Walt | |
| Susan Kellermann | ... | Waitress (as Susan Kellerman) | |
| Matthew Lawrence | ... | Little Neal | |
| Edie McClurg | ... | Car Rental Agent |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
93 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Ireland:15 | Netherlands:AL | Iceland:L | Canada:14A (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Canada:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #28537) | West Germany:6Fun Stuff
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The green convertible is a 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country, with a 2.2 Turbo engine, it was modified for the film, including the following Dodge 600 parts: tail lights, steering wheel, and owner's manual (that can be seen in the glove compartment when Neil puts his wallet in there) the trunk was off of an older K-car convertible: no third brake light, and the luggage rack that was not offered in 1986 but was on older ones moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Neal returns to the station to collect Del, his parting changes sides. moreQuotes:
Del: You could've killed me slugging me in the gut like that. That's how Houdini died, you know. moreSoundtrack:
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Steve Marin and John Candy are hilarious together in this comedy about a guy trying to get home to his family for thanksgiving with a guy who is really annoying. Everything that could go wrong to these guys goes wrong. Steve Martin plays a guy who is a businessman who is very uptight and John Candy plays a guy that means well but talks a lot and can be very annoying. Together they have the worst luck they could possibly have. During their venture they learn a lot from each other and become really good friends. This movie has a good storyline and will keep you laughing through most of the movie. I think anyone who has a sense of humor can appreciate this movie.