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Mood:
- CleverHumorousWittyOffbeatExciting
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Plot:
- Unlikely criminalsWriter's LifeNothing Goes RightCons and ScamsCrimesDishonestyFamily RelationsDisorder more...
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Genres:
- ComedyCrime
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century80s
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Praise:
- Award Winner
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- Based on Film
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- Semi SeriousRealistic
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Flag:
- Mild Violent Content
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Throw Momma from the Train, 1987
English
USA
Profile of Throw Momma from the Train
The mood of Throw Momma from the Train is clever, witty, and humorous. The plot centers around unlikely criminals, the life of a writer, and cons and scams. It is a comedy and crime movie. In approach, Throw Momma from the Train is realistic. It happens in the 1980s. It is inspired by a film. Throw Momma from the Train is known for being an award winner. Note that it includes mild violent content.
Summary of Throw Momma from the Train
Owen (Danny DeVito) is a friendless would-be mystery writer who has had all he can take. He would do anything to get rid of his overbearing momma (Anne Ramsey), whose howling voice and domineering attitude have pushed him to the absolute limit. He even strikes a deal with Larry (Billy Crystal), his writing teacher, to knock off his much-hated ex-wife, with the understanding that the instructor will reciprocate. Ramsey is so terrific in her role that the audience eventually roots for her to be killed. Danny DeVito directed this very dark, very funny comedy, which owes a big debt to the Alfred Hitchcock thriller STRANGERS ON A TRAIN.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 11 December 1987 |
| Runtime: | 88 min |
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as Larry
as Momma
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- 10.October.2008
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- by: ani
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