National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
It's the most wonderful—and wonderfully disastrous—time of the year for the Griswold family! Clark Griswold is determined to create the perfect old-fashioned family Christmas, complete with an enormous tree, dazzling lights, a house full of relatives and a much-anticipated holiday bonus. But as one mishap follows another, Clark's festive dreams unravel into a hilarious parade of holiday chaos.
Principal Cast & Crew
- Chevy Chase — Clark Griswold
- Beverly D'Angelo — Ellen Griswold
- Juliette Lewis — Audrey Griswold
- Johnny Galecki — Rusty Griswold
- Randy Quaid — Cousin Eddie
- Miriam Flynn — Catherine Johnson
- William Hickey — Uncle Lewis
- Mae Questel — Aunt Bethany
- Diane Ladd — Nora Griswold
- John Randolph — Clark Griswold Sr.
- Brian Doyle-Murray — Frank Shirley
- Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Writer: John Hughes
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Vacation franchise: This is the third theatrical film in the Griswold family's National Lampoon's Vacation series.
- John Hughes: Screenwriter John Hughes also wrote Home Alone and directed Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
- Future sitcom star: Johnny Galecki, who plays Rusty, later became famous as Leonard Hofstadter on The Big Bang Theory.
- Holiday song: The film's opening song, “Christmas Vacation,” is performed by Mavis Staples.
- Cousin Eddie: Randy Quaid reprises the eccentric character he first played in the original 1983 National Lampoon's Vacation.
Film Details
- Year: 1989
- Genre: Holiday Comedy / Family
- Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Approximate runtime: 97 minutes
Edition & Condition
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