European Vacation (1985)

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95 min - Adventure | Comedy | Crime - 26 July 1985 (USA)

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Ratings: 5.8/10 from 20,363 users
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The Griswalds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Chevy Chase	...	Clark Griswold
	Beverly D'Angelo	...	Ellen Griswold
	Dana Hill	...	Audrey Griswold
	Jason Lively	...	Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
	John Astin	...	Kent Winkdale
	Sheila Kennedy	...	Game Show Hostess #1
	Paul Bartel	...	Mr. Froeger
	Cynthia Szigeti	...	Mrs. Froeger
	Malcolm Danare	...	Son Froeger
	Kevi Kendall	...	Daughter Froeger
	Tricia Lange	...	Game Show Hostess #2
	William Zabka	...	Jack
	Wendy Goldman	...	Stewardess
	Angus MacKay	...	Announcer at Court
	Julie Wooldridge	...	Princess Diana

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

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Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian | German | French

Release Date:

26 July 1985 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

National Lampoon's European Vacation See more »

Filming Locations:

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

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Gross:

$49,400,000 (USA)

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Warner Bros. Pictures See more »

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Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

Dana Hill suffered from juvenile diabetes, which made shooting of Audrey's nightmare scene somewhat difficult. Dana had to be very careful to avoid actually swallowing any of the food she was supposed to be eating. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In this movie, the family name is spelled Griswald. In other Vacation movies, it is spelled Griswold. See more »

Quotes

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

Referenced in "Siskel & Ebert: Who Framed Roger Rabbit/Aria/The Great Outdoors" (1988) See more »

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"Problem's d'amour"
Performed by Alexander Robotnick
Courtesy of Sire Records, Montreau Sonore
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »

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