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Christmas Vacation (1989)
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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 | ... | ||
| Diane Ladd | ... | ||
| E.G. Marshall | ... | ||
| Doris Roberts | ... | ||
| Randy Quaid | ... | ||
| Miriam Flynn | ... | ||
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Cody Burger | ... | |
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Ellen Hamilton Latzen | ... | |
| William Hickey | ... | ||
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Mae Questel | ... | |
| Sam McMurray | ... | ||
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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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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation See more »Box Office
Budget:
$27,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$11,700,000 (USA) (3 December 1989)Gross:
$71,320,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Ellen: Clark, what do you need a hammer for?
Clark: I'm gonna catch it in the coat... And smack it with the hammer.
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Written by Harvey Fuqua
Performed by The Moonglows
Courtesy of MCA Records See more »
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In the scene when the police storm into the Griswold's house, the song "Here Comes Santa Claus" sung by Gene Autry is used for the background music. Randy Quaid (cousin Eddie) is the third cousin of Gene Autry. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: The position of the gutter where the icicle shot out is clearly much lower than the window of Clark's neighbor. See more »Quotes
Clark: Russ, go get the hammer.Ellen: Clark, what do you need a hammer for?
Clark: I'm gonna catch it in the coat... And smack it with the hammer.
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Soundtracks
"Hey, Santa Claus"Written by Harvey Fuqua
Performed by The Moonglows
Courtesy of MCA Records See more »
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