throw momma from the train played mama on throw momma from the train.
throw momma from the train played mama on throw momma from the train.
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throw momma from the train is a 1987 american black comedy film directed by and starring danny devito, billy crystal and anne ramsey, with rob reiner, branford marsalis, kim greist and kate mulgrew appearing in supporting roles.









































the title comes from patti page's 1956 hit song, "mama from the train (a kiss, a kiss)". the film was inspired by the 1951 alfred hitchcock thriller "strangers on a train", which is also seen in the film.
throw momma from the train
a year later, larry has finished a novel based on his experiences with owen and mrs. lift entitled "throw momma from the train". owen visits and informs him that his mother has died (albeit naturally) and that he's going to new york city for the release of his own book. unfortunately for larry, owen reveals that his book is also about their experiences together. thinking that his book has been scooped once again, an enraged larry proceeds to strangle him, but stops when owen shows him that his book is a children's pop-up book called "momma, and owen, and owen's friend, larry" with the story drastically altered to be suitable for children. months later, larry, owen, and larry's girlfriend beth (kim greist) vacation together in hawaii, reflecting on the final chapter of larry's book. larry and owen's books have now become best-sellers, making them both successful writers as well as close friends.
throw momma from the train