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A Christmas Story

1983 film by Bob Clark

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A Christmas Story

1983 film by Bob Clark

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A Christmas Story is a 1983 Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark and based on the 1966 book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd, with some elements from his 1971 book Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories and Other Disasters. It stars Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, and Peter Billingsley, and follows a young boy and his family's misadventures during Christmastime in 1940. It is the first installment in the Parker Family Saga.

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1983 · 1h 33m · Comedy · Family

TMDB 7.2/10 (1,444 votes)

The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.

Directed by Bob Clark

Box office $21M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Bob ClarkDirector

Melinda Dillonas Mother

Darren McGavinas The Old Man

Peter Billingsleyas Ralphie

Jean Shepherdas Ralphie as an Adult (voice)

Ian Petrellaas Randy

Scott Schwartzas Flick

R.D. Robbas Schwartz

Tedde Mooreas Miss Shields

Yano Anayaas Grover Dill

Zack Wardas Scut Farkus

Jeff Gillenas Santa Claus

Leslie Carlsonas Christmas Tree Man JJim Hunteras Freight Man PPatty Johnsonas Head Elf