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
Loosely based on the 1951 thriller Strangers on a Train by Alfred Hitchcock .
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