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A Christmas Story (1983)
8.0
Ratings: 8.0/10 from 62,364 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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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>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Peace. Harmony. Comfort and Joy... Maybe Next Year. 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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Trivia
An elaborate fantasy sequence - in which Ralphie joins Flash Gordon to fight Ming the Merciless - was filmed but dropped from the final cut. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: Colored bowling balls were not developed until the 60's. In addition the ball already has the holes drilled in it. Aside from the fact that the holes are way too small for an adult, the holes are drilled to fit the user so they wouldn't have been in the ball until after his hand span was measured. See more »Quotes
Ralphie as Adult: My father's spare tires were only tires on the academic sense. They were round,and had once been made of rubber.See more »
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"Ming the Merciless" and "Flash Gordon" are listed as characters despite being cut from the general release. See more »Connections
Featured in Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2006) See more »
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