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All Neal Page (Steve Martin) wants to do is make it home from a business trip in New York City and spend Thanksgiving with his family in Chicago. Instead, he finds himself rer...Read more
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John Candy is Dandy
Funny from A to Z. The perfect comedy. Candy left us too soon. His crazy antics and Steve Martin's slow burn is precious! Read more
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"One Of Steve & John's Best!"
Steve Martin and John Candy star in this 1987
John Hughes comedy. Two strangers meet and
travel home together for Thanksgiving. This is
definitely one of and...Read more

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (DVD, 2009, Those Aren't Pillows Edition)

John Hughes, Steve Martin, John Candy|Theatrical release: 1987 | Rating: R (MPAA)

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All Neal Page (Steve Martin) wants to do is make it home from a business trip in New York City and spend Thanksgiving with his family in Chicago. Instead, he finds himself rerouted from New York's La Guardia Airport to Wichita, Kansas. With no other options, Neal decides to share a room in a fleabag hotel with Del Griffith (John Candy), a shower-curtain-ring salesman and fellow stranded traveler. Although Neal finds Del to be a buffoon, he just can't seem to get away from him. To make matters worse, all their efforts to get back to Chicago fail as trains break down and rental cars catch on fire. Along the way they encounter crazy cabbies, redneck truck drivers, and oversexed bus passengers. John Hughes's (SIXTEEN CANDLES, THE BREAKFAST CLUB) first film to feature adults after his success with teen films features fine performances from Martin and Candy. Kevin Bacon, who appeared in Hughes's next film, SHE'S HAVING A BABY, makes a small but humorous appearance, as does Edie McClurg, known for her role as the high school secretary in FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF.

Product Details
  • Edition: Those Aren't Pillows Edition
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rating: R (MPAA)
  • Film Country: USA
  • UPC: 097361434346

Additional Details
Genre:Comedies
Format:DVD
Region:Region 1
Display Format:Those Aren't Pillows Edition

Credits
Director:John Hughes
Leading Role:Steve Martin, John Candy
eBay Product ID: EPID77241321
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Movie trailer and editorial reviews

"...An effective nightmarish comedy....Steve Martin and John Candy repeatedly recall a contemporary Laurel & Hardy..."
Variety - Cart. (11/25/1987)

"...There is no denying the craft of either Martin or Candy..."
Los Angeles Times - Sheila Benson (11/25/1987)

"...It is perfectly cast and soundly constructed, and all else flows naturally..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (11/12/2000)

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John Candy is Dandy

Created: 09/01/10
Funny from A to Z. The perfect comedy. Candy left us too soon. His crazy antics and Steve Martin's slow burn is precious!
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"One Of Steve & John's Best!"

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Created: 26/12/09
Steve Martin and John Candy star in this 1987
John Hughes comedy. Two strangers meet and
travel home together for Thanksgiving. This is
definitely one of and Steve and John's best
and they were terrific together. This dvd has
nice picture and sound plus some neat extras.
Get this 80's classic.
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This is one FUNNY movie, that should've been made PG.

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Created: 22/01/12
Great movie that has become a family tradition to watch every Thanksgiving. If it weren't for the alcohol scene and the potty-mouth, it would be one of the all-time great family films. They should have made it more PG rated so the younger kids could enjoy it.
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Item description was not correct

Created: 02/08/10
Seller said, "Very Good: An item that is used but still in very good condition. No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes." Items case cover has a hole in it and one of the clasps is missing that hold the case closed. I have not watched the video yet but it looks in good shape. The case just didn't fit the description seller gave. Item was cheap so I will keep it.
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Great purchase

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Created: 05/02/12
Great purchase, exactly as advertised. The cover was like 3D this will be an annual holiday movie to watch at our home.
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