Vegas Vacation (1997)

Director:

Stephen Kessler

Writers (WGA):

Elisa Bell (story) &
Bob Ducsay (story) ...

Release Date:

14 February 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

This time the Griswolds are on a roll.

Plot:

When Clark Griswold puts his mind to something, we soon realize he hasn't got one. Still, nothing stops him when the vacation bug hits...

Plot Keywords:

Vacation | Gambling | Casino | Family Vacation | Hoover Dam

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Chevy Chase	...	Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo	...	Ellen Griswold
Randy Quaid	...	Cousin Eddie
Ethan Embry	...	Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
Marisol Nichols	...	Audrey Griswold
Miriam Flynn	...	Cousin Catherine
Shae D'Lyn	...	Cousin Vicki
Wayne Newton	...	Himself
Siegfried Fischbacher	...	Himself (as Siegfried)
Roy Horn	...	Himself (as Roy)
Wallace Shawn	...	Marty
Sid Caesar	...	Mr. Ellis
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Limo Driver
Sly Smith	...	Mirage Security Guard
Julia Sweeney	...	Mirage Reception Person

Also Known As:

National Lampoon's Las Vegas Vacation (USA) (working title)
National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation

MPAA:

Rated PG for sensuality, language and thematic elements.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:L | Finland:K-7 (2006) (DVD) | Finland:S (1997) (VHS) | Netherlands:AL | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Germany:6 | UK:PG | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Baker, Mojave Desert, California, USA

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

Filmed during the busy tourist season, from mid-June, through late September of 1996.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in the passenger door of the taxi that takes Ellen to Wayne Newton's house

Quotes:

Cousin Catherine: I don't care if you ruined my life. I love you!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Yes, Dear: Vegas Vacation (#2.23)" (2002)

Soundtrack:

Crystal Cage Part 2

Have to admit after 20th viewing that it is good

I saw this movie when it was first released in the theatres, and thought it was one of the worst films ever made. Since then, whenever this movie comes on TV, I cannot turn it off. What was once like watching a car wreck has become an enjoyable viewing experience that is a very funny experience. Still can't figure out how the daughter grew up Latina but Marisol Nichols is so cute, who cares? Sinatra imitator very funny, as is the seemingly five minutes of silence they hold on the Quaid/Newton bit. Also funny, the server in the buffet "oh you're right, this is chicken WANT SOME!" and Chevy Chase butt-ugly costume.