Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Director: John Hughes Cast: Steve Martin
Steve Martin
, John Candy
John Candy
, William Windom
William Windom
, Michael McKean
Michael McKean
John Hughes
Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Director: John Hughes Cast: Steve Martin
Steve Martin
, John Candy
John Candy
, William Windom
William Windom
, Michael McKean
Michael McKean
John Hughes

DVD (Anniversary Edition / Wide Screen)

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Overview

Were it not for its profanity-laden opening scenes, John Hughes' Planes, Trains and Automobiles might have been suitable family entertainment: certainly it's heaps less violent and mean-spirited than Hughes' Home Alone. En route to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family, easily annoyed businessman Neal Page (Steve Martin) finds his first-class plane ticket has been demoted to coach, and he must share his flight with obnoxious salesman Del Griffith (John Candy). A sudden snowstorm in Chicago forces the plane to land in Wichita. Unable to find a room in any of the four-star hotels, Neal is compelled to accept Del's invitation to share his accommodations in a cheapo-sleazo motel. Driven to distraction by Del's annoying personal habits, the ungrateful Neal lets forth with a stream of verbal abuse. That's when Del delivers the anticipated (but always welcome) "I don't judge, why should you?"-type speech so common to John Hughes flicks. The shamefaced Neal tries to make up to Del, but there's a bumpy time ahead as the mismatched pair make their way back to Chicago, first in a balky train, then by way of a refrigerator truck. We know from the outset that the oil-and-water Neal and Del will be bosom companions by the end of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but it's still a fun ride. The best bit: a half-asleep Del thinking that he's got his hand tucked between two pillows -- until his bedmate, Neal, bellows "Those aren't pillows!"

Product Details

Release Date: 10/10/2017
UPC: 0032429305251
Original Release: 1987
Rating: R
Source: PARAMOUNT
Language: English
Sales rank: 3,079

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Steve Martin Neal Page
John Candy Del Griffith
William Windom Boss
Michael McKean State Trooper
Edie McClurg Car Rental Agent
Kevin Bacon Taxi Racer
Laila Robins Susan Page
Dylan Baker Owen
Carol Bruce Joy Page
Olivia Burnette Marti
Diana Douglas Peg
Martin Ferrero Motel Clerk
Larry Hankin Doobie
Richard Herd Walt
Matthew Lawrence Little Neal Page
George Petrie Martin Page
Gary Riley Motel Thief
Charles Tyner Gus
Lyman Ward John Dole
Nicholas Wyman New York Lawyer,New York Lawyer
Ben Stein Wichita Airport Representative
John Randolph Jones Cab Dispatcher
Laila Robbins Actor
Susan Kellermann Waitress
Lulie Newcomb Owen's Wife
Gaetano Lisi Cab Driver - New York
Bill Erwin Man on Plane
Ruth de Sosa New York Ticket Agent
Kim Genelle Receptionist
Grant Forsberg Brand Manager
Gary Palmer Pilot
Susan Isaacs Marie
Diana Castle Stewardess
John Moio Screaming Driver
Victoria Vanderkloot Screaming Driver's Wife
Ira Newborn Composer

Technical Credits
John Hughes Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Michael Chinich Executive Producer,Producer
Neil A. Machlis Executive Producer,Producer,Producer,Executive Producer
Jane Jenkins Casting
Janet Hirshenson Casting
Jim Alexander Sound/Sound Designer
Bill Brown Producer
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