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A Christmas Story (1983)
8.0
Ratings: 8.0/10 from 62,388 users
Metascore:
77/100
Reviews: 399 user | 78 critic | 8 from Metacritic.com
Ralphie has to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect gift for the 1940's. Director:Bob ClarkWriters:Jean Shepherd (based on the novel "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash" by), Jean Shepherd (screenplay), and 2 more credits » |
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| Melinda Dillon | ... |
Mother
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| Darren McGavin | ... | ||
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Scott Schwartz | ... | |
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Jean Shepherd | ... |
Ralphie as an Adult
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Ian Petrella | ... | |
| Tedde Moore | ... | ||
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R.D. Robb | ... | |
| Zack Ward | ... | ||
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Yano Anaya | ... | |
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Jeff Gillen | ... | |
| Peter Billingsley | ... | ||
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Colin Fox | ... |
Ming the Merciless
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| Paul Hubbard | ... |
Flash Gordon
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Leslie Carlson | ... |
Christmas Tree Man
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Jim Hunter | ... |
Freight Man
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Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself. Written by Angela Anuszewski <axa143@psu.edu>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
A Tribute to the Original, Traditional, One-Hundred-Percent, Red-Blooded, Two-Fisted, All-American Christmas... See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Uma História de Natal See more »Box Office
Budget:
$CAD4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$2,072,473 (USA) (20 November 1983) (886 Screens)Gross:
$19,294,144 (USA)Company Credits
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1.37 : 1
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[Mother runs back inside]
Mr. Parker: If we don't hurry, we're gonna miss all the good trees!
Mr. Parker: [to the kids] Go on, go on.
Ralphie as Adult: [narrating, as Mother switches off the leg lamp] My mother was about to make another brilliant maneuver in the legendary battle of the lamp. The epic struggle which follows lives in the folklore of Cleveland Street to this very day.
Mother: Don't want to waste electricity.
Mr. Parker: [mockingly] "Don't want to waste electricity."
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Performed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters See more »
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Trivia
While reading the newspaper at the kitchen table the "Old Man" angrily mentions that the "Sox traded Bullfrog". This is a reference to long time Chicago White Sox pitcher Bill Dietrich, whose nickname was Bullfrog. He pitched during the 1930s and 1940s. Dietrich was never traded from the Sox, he was released September 18, 1946. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: On Christmas morning (of what is supposed to be 1939 or 1940), the family is listening to Bing Crosby's "Merry Christmas" album while they open presents. That album was not released until 1945 (and reissued in 1947). See more »Quotes
Mr. Parker: Get in the car. Get in the car.[Mother runs back inside]
Mr. Parker: If we don't hurry, we're gonna miss all the good trees!
Mr. Parker: [to the kids] Go on, go on.
Ralphie as Adult: [narrating, as Mother switches off the leg lamp] My mother was about to make another brilliant maneuver in the legendary battle of the lamp. The epic struggle which follows lives in the folklore of Cleveland Street to this very day.
Mother: Don't want to waste electricity.
Mr. Parker: [mockingly] "Don't want to waste electricity."
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Crazy Credits
"Ming the Merciless" and "Flash Gordon" are listed as characters despite being cut from the general release. See more »Connections
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: 2010 College Championship Quarterfinal 3 (#26.103)" (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town"Performed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters See more »
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