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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

7.3/10

Rating

92 min

Runtime

1987

Release Year

John Hughes

Director

Cast

Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker

Quick Synopsis

Neal Page, a stressed marketing executive, is trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving, but his travel plans are repeatedly delayed. During this difficult journey, he ends up traveling with Del Griffith, a friendly but somewhat intrusive salesman who sells shower curtain rings. Despite their differences and the challenges they face, the two men must navigate various obstacles together to reach their destination.

Detailed Synopsis of Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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.

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