description Throw Momma from the Train Overview
“Throw Momma from the Train” is a 1987 American dark comedy crime film directed by Danny DeVito. The story centers on a group of inept criminals attempting an elaborate heist involving a train and a wealthy widow. Billy Crystal, Anne Ramsey, and Rob Reiner star in this directorial debut for DeVito. It’s notable for its satirical take on crime and its blend of humor and suspense, appealing to viewers interested in black comedy and 1980s films.
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info Throw Momma from the Train Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1987 |
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What is the actual plot of Throw Momma from the Train?
It follows writer Larry Donner, played by Billy Crystal, and his writing student Owen Lift, played by Danny DeVito, who become tangled in a supposed exchange of murders involving Owen's mother and Larry's ex-wife. The film is a dark comedy about writer's block and mistaken intentions, not a train-heist story. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/67765-THROW-MOMMA-FROM-THE-TRAIN)
Is Throw Momma from the Train based on Strangers on a Train?
It is inspired by Patricia Highsmith's novel Strangers on a Train and Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 film adaptation, which appear directly in the story. Owen treats the criss-cross murder idea as if it were a writing lesson, while Larry tries to escape the situation. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/67765-THROW-MOMMA-FROM-THE-TRAIN)
Who plays Momma, and who directed the movie?
Danny DeVito directed the 1987 film, and Anne Ramsey plays the domineering Momma Lift. Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, and Rob Reiner also appear, and Orion Pictures distributed the film. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/67765-THROW-MOMMA-FROM-THE-TRAIN)
Why is the movie called Throw Momma from the Train?
The title riffs on Patti Page's 1956 song Mama from the Train, also known as A Kiss, A Kiss. The 1987 movie uses that joke alongside its murder-story premise and runs for 88 minutes with a PG-13 rating. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/67765-THROW-MOMMA-FROM-THE-TRAIN)
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