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Victor Grodecki. James R. Alexander. David E. Campbell. Gregg Rudloff. John T. Reitz. Lon Bender. Wylie Stateman. John Hughes. 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.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Neal Page, portrayed by Steve Martin. The comedic actor channeled a serious, put -ogether personality to make Neal Page come alive as a marketing executive in Planes, Trains & Automobiles.
- Del Griffith, portrayed by John Candy. The late actor played the loud, out-there, optimistic, traveler Del Griffith. Despite his positive attitude during the film, Del later reveals his secret (spoiler alert) of not having a home or family to go to for Thanksgiving in Chicago.
- Susan Page, portrayed by Laila Robins. In her first film role, Robins played Neal's wife, Susan, whom he is trying to get home to see for Thanksgiving. Since Planes,Trains & Automobiles, the actress has had roles in television movies along with the 1999 crime film True Crime.
- State Trooper, portrayed by Michael McKean. McKean played the State Trooper who stops Neal and Del for driving in an unsafe vehicle with no roof, no functioning gauges,a melted speedometer and no outside mirror on the on the highway.
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- John Hughes
- Steve Martin as Neal Page. The universally loved comedian Steve Martin gave it his all to portray the high-strung advertising executive Neal Page in Planes, Trains, & Automobiles.
- John Candy as Del Griffith. The late actor perfectly encapsulates his character, Del Griffith. The good-hearted yet annoying shower curtain ring salesman does everything he can to help Neal get home for the holidays.
- Laila Robins as Susan Page. The actress made her feature film debut as Susan Page, Neal’s wife, in Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. Since then, Laila has landed many roles on the small screen, as well as in the 2015 British thriller film Eye in the Sky.
- Michael McKean as State Trooper. Michael McKean portrays the State Trooper who halts Neal and Del’s journey to Chicago. He pulls the pair over for driving on the highway in an unsafe vehicle with no roof, no outside mirror, no functioning gauges, and a melted speedometer.
Dec 7, 2023 · Del Griffith. John Candy. A good-hearted but annoying shower curtain ring salesman; depicted as coarse and loud yet lovable. Car Rental Agent. Edie McClurg. Represents a comedic highlight in the movie; part of the transportation-themed encounters.
Mar 23, 2024 · Planes, Trains and Automobiles follows the misadventures of Neal Page and Del Griffith as they struggle to get home. The cast of the movie includes Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, and more. Actor daily popularity data updated on March 23, 2024
