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Christmas Vacation (1989) 7.4
The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Director:Jeremiah S. ChechikWriter:John Hughes |
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Cast
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| Chevy Chase | ... | ||
| Beverly D'Angelo | ... | ||
| Juliette Lewis | ... | ||
| Johnny Galecki | ... | ||
| John Randolph | ... |
Clark, Sr.
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| Diane Ladd | ... |
Nora
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| E.G. Marshall | ... |
Art
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| Doris Roberts | ... |
Francis
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| Randy Quaid | ... | ||
| Miriam Flynn | ... | ||
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Cody Burger | ... |
Rocky
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Ellen Hamilton Latzen | ... | |
| William Hickey | ... |
Lewis
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| Mae Questel | ... |
Bethany
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Storyline
It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon. Written by Rob Hartill
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There's No Place Like Home For A Holiday! See more »Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 December 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation See more »Filming Locations:
Mattison Boyd Jones House - 727 West Kenneth Road, Glendale, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$27,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$71,320,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Margo: And why is the carpet all wet, *Todd*?
Todd: I don't *know*, Margo!
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(uncredited)
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Performed by Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo
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Did You Know?
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The brand of beer Eddie is drinking as he empties his septic tank is Meister Brau. See more »Goofs
When Clark and Ellen are in bed after the tree with all the sap, Clark is having trouble with the magazine sticking to him. At the final scene when he turns out the lamp, you can clearly see a handle on the lamp for him to grab to making it look like it was sticking to him. Also, when his hand is supposedly stuck to Ellen's hair, you can clearly see that he's actually holding on to it and pulling it toward him. See more »Quotes
Todd: Well, something had to come through the window! Something had to break the stereo!Margo: And why is the carpet all wet, *Todd*?
Todd: I don't *know*, Margo!
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Crazy Credits
"THE END" is lit up in Christmas lights. One of the bulbs pops, making the lit up "THE END" go dark. See more »Soundtracks
"Deck the Halls"(uncredited)
Traditional
Performed by Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo
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We watch this movie every Christmas on Christmas Eve (the whole family gets together).We laugh harder every year as we unpeel the humorous layers of this film.Watch for when Clark's wife checks out Snot's balls.It's hilarious.How about when Eddie returns with Clark's boss and kicks him in the ass as they walk up the path to the house.How about these quotes: "Why is there water everywhere Todd?" " I don't know Margeaux." The Ray Charles Christmas song during the attic scene is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard.His voice is so sweet.The eyes crossed,kicked by a mule,falls in a well comment still cracks me up.I love it when Clark's Dad says that if he (Clark) needs any help that he (Dad) will be up in his room taking a nap.How about the office scene? "Good morning ,kiss my ass,kiss his ass,etc."This movie is more fun to watch in a large group.Enjoy.