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Throw Momma from the Train

BBC One
on BBC One London

First showing on network television for this comedy about literature, love, motherhood and murder, directed by and starring Danny DeVito with Billy Crystal
Larry has writer's block - his ex-wife stole his ideas. Owen has a mental block - his overbearing mother stifles his ' life. Each man has had murderous thoughts, so perhaps they should give each other a helping hand.
The stars of Batman Returns and City Slickers join forces in this offbeat reworking of the Hitchcock classic Strangers on a Train.
STEREO; TELETEXT SUBTITLES: p888 ● FILMS: pages 33-40

Contributors

Unknown:
Danny Devito
Unknown:
Billy Crystal
Owen Lift:
Danny Devito
Larry Donner:
Billy Crystal
Momma:
Anne Ramsey
Beth:
Kim Greist
Margaret:
Kate Mulgrew
Lester:
Branford Marsalis
Joel:
Rob Reiner
Detective DeBenedetto:
Bruce Kirby
Sergeant:
Joey Depinto
MrsHazeltine:
Annie Ross
Pinsky:
Raye Birk
Oprah Winfrey:
Oprah Winfrey
Source: Radio Times

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