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A Christmas Story (1983)
8.0
Ratings: 8.0/10 from 62,443 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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Cast
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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
(as Les Carlson)
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Jim Hunter | ... |
Freight Man
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Storyline
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>
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'Tis better to give than to receive. 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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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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The people of Cleveland were incredibly cooperative during filming, donating antique vehicles from every corner of the city. These vintage vehicles helped to enhance the authenticity of the production design. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: When Black Bart is escaping from Ralphie's backyard, you can see a crew member's head skimming the top of the fence as they are leading the horse from left to right then again from right to left as they leave the horse for Black Bart. See more »Crazy Credits
"Ming the Merciless" and "Flash Gordon" are listed as characters despite being cut from the general release. See more »
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