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European Vacation (1985)

PG_13  95 min  -  Adventure | Comedy | Crime   -  26 July 1985 (USA)
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The Griswalds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.

Director:

Amy Heckerling

Writers:

John Hughes (screenplay), John Hughes (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and Dana Hill
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chevy Chase ...
Beverly D'Angelo ...
Dana Hill Dana Hill ...
Jason Lively Jason Lively ...
John Astin ...
Sheila Kennedy Sheila Kennedy ...
Paul Bartel Paul Bartel ...
Cynthia Szigeti Cynthia Szigeti ...
Malcolm Danare Malcolm Danare ...
Kevi Kendall Kevi Kendall ...
Tricia Lange Tricia Lange ...
William Zabka ...
Jack
Wendy Goldman Wendy Goldman ...
Stewardess
Angus MacKay Angus MacKay ...
Announcer at Court
Julie Wooldridge Julie Wooldridge ...
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Storyline

The Griswalds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and thus pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language... Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>  

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Plot Keywords:

Germany | Italy | Vacation | Stonehenge | Paris France  | See more »

Taglines:

For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian | German | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

National Lampoon's European Vacation See more »

Filming Locations:

Bressanone, Bolzano, Trentino - Alto Adige, Italy See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$49,400,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Alice Sapritch's last appearance on the big screen. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the Griswold's are on the Eiffel Tower and Clark throws Rusty's beret, the dog is originally a daschund but the dog that jumps after it is a black miniature schnauzer. It then cuts back to the daschund. See more »

Quotes

[Repeated line]
Audrey Griswold: I miss Jack!
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Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Danger! Death Ray (#7.20)" (1995) See more »

Soundtracks

"Baby It's You, Yes I Am"
Performed by Danger Zone
Written and Produced by Lloyd Chiate and John Nelson See more »