Planes, Trains and Automobiles - 1986

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles - 1986

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!" ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Warning: This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.


Theatrical Feature Running Time: 92 mins
Complete Cast:
Steve Martin - Neal Page
Laila Robins - Susan Page
Michael McKean - State Trooper
Dylan Baker - Owen
Olivia Burnette - Marti
Martin Ferrero - Motel Clerk
Edie McClurg - Car Rental Agent
Gary Riley - Motel Thief
Diana Castle - Stewardess
Gary Palmer - Pilot
Grant Forsberg - Brand Manager
Susan Isaacs - Marie
Lyman Ward - John (uncredited)
Matthew Lawrence - Little Neal Page
John Randolph Jones - Cab Dispatcher
Ruth de Sosa - New York Ticket Agent
John Candy - Del Griffith
William Windom - Bryant (uncredited)
Kevin Bacon - Taxi racer
Carol Bruce - Joy Page
Diana Douglas - Peg
Richard Herd - Walt
George Petrie - Martin Page
Charles Tyner - Gus
Victoria Vanderkloot - Screaming Driver's Wife
Lulie Newcomb - Owen's Wife
John Moio - Screaming Driver
Nicholas Wyman - New York Lawyer
Ben Stein - Wichita Airport Rep
Gaetano Lisi - Cab Driver - New York
Larry Hankin - Doubie
Bill Erwin - Man on Plane


Director(s):John Hughes
Writer(s):John Hughes
Producer(s):Michael Chinich, Neil Machlis, John Hughes
Theatrical MPAA Rating: R(Profanity, Not For Children, Adult Humor, Slapstick Violence)