
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
R, 1987, Paramount Pictures
Director:
John Hughes
Starring:
Steve Martin, John Candy
Plot:
Neal Page is an advertising executive who just wants to fly home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family. But all Neal Page gets is misery named Del Griffith - a loud mouthed, but nevertheless loveable, salesman who leads Neal on a cross-country chase that keeps Neal from tasting his turkey. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
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Clueless man remorseful for taking cab
Themes: Apology, Extreme, Irritation, Misunderstanding, Remorse
2
"My dogs are barking!"
Themes: Awkwardness, Disgust, Irritation, Rudeness, Talking
3
Angry man spews verbal abuse
Themes: Anger, Communication, Controlling the Tongue, Feelings, Rudeness, Shame
4
"Those aren't pillows!"
Themes: Awkwardness, Disgust, Embarrassment, Men
5
Men helped by disgusting man
Themes: Awkwardness, Chivalry, Marriage, Strange
6
Man ignores warning and faces death
Themes: Consequences, Death, Deception, Denial with Dignity, Ignorance, Protection, Warning
7
Man's laughter turns to anger
Themes: Accusation, Anger, Conflict, Honesty, Laughter, Perspective
8
A watch for a room
Themes: Desperation, Mercy, Sacrifice, Unforgiving
10
Boss drags out pointless meeting
Themes: Anticipation, Anxiety, Bosses, Frustration, Worry
11
Men race to get taxi
Themes: Competition, Defeat, Desperation, Frustration
12
Man loses cab after paying extra
Themes: Deception, Facing Trials, Selfishness, Unethical
14
Compassion shown to lonely man
Themes: Compassion, Friendship, Thanksgiving, Honesty, Loneliness