as Mrs. Lift ("Momma"): Her performance was highly acclaimed, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Kate Mulgrew as Margaret Donner (the ex-wife) Rob Reiner as Joel (Larry's agent) ⚙️ Technical Details (Common for MKV) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Widescreen) Original Audio: English (Dolby Stereo)
💡 The movie's title was inspired by the 1956 song "Mama from the Train (A Kiss, A Kiss)" by Patti Page. If you're looking for more info, I can help you find: Similar dark comedies from the 80s Subtitles or language tracks usually included in MKVs Critical reviews from Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic Tira a Mama Del Tren (1987).mkv
After misinterpreting Larry's advice to watch the Hitchcock film Strangers on a Train , Owen decides they should "swap" murders: he will kill Larry's ex-wife if Larry kills his "Momma." Chaos ensues as Larry is dragged into Owen's bizarre and inept murder schemes. 🌟 Key Cast & Awards as Owen Lift Billy Crystal as Larry Donner as Mrs
The file contains the dark comedy classic Throw Momma from the Train , directed by and starring Danny DeVito alongside Billy Crystal . 🎬 Movie Overview Genre: Black Comedy / Crime Release Date: December 11, 1987 Director: Danny DeVito (his theatrical directorial debut) Runtime: ~88 minutes 📝 Plot Summary If you're looking for more info, I can
Loosely based on the 1951 thriller Strangers on a Train by Alfred Hitchcock .
The story follows (Billy Crystal), a writing professor with a massive grudge against his ex-wife, who stole his manuscript and became a best-selling author. His student, Owen Lift (Danny DeVito), is a timid man trapped in a house with his abusive, overbearing mother.