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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

R19871h 32mJohn Hughes

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"What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey."

An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.

Comedy
Chicago, IllinoisNew York CityHolidayThanksgivingFlightRoad TripTrainBuddyReceptionistSlob

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Frequently asked questions

What is Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) about?

An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.

Who stars in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles stars Steve Martin (Neal Page), John Candy (Del Griffith), Laila Robins (Susan Page), Michael McKean (State Trooper), Dylan Baker (Owen). The film was directed by John Hughes.

How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated R.

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