Planes, Trains and Automobiles Movie Cover

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

9

Officer ignores man's plea for mercy

Themes: Authority, Denial with Dignity, Justice, Mercy, Optimism, Reality, Safety

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

13

Man gives unsolicited marriage advice

Themes: Advice, Love, Marriage, Obnoxious

14

Compassion shown to lonely man

Themes: Compassion, Friendship, Thanksgiving, Honesty, Loneliness

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