small town,indiana, usa,nostalgia,based on memoir or autobiography,fourth of july,1930s,independence day

The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters (1982)

Poster for The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters

An adult Ralphie Parker narrates several humorous stories about his teen years in an Indiana steel town.

Cast & Crew

Director
Richard Bartlett
  • Profile picture of Matt Dillon
    Ralph Matt Dillon
  • Profile picture of James Broderick
    Dad James Broderick
  • Profile picture of Jean Shepherd
    Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice) Jean Shepherd
  • Profile picture of Brian Smiar
    Gus Brian Smiar

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Keywords

  • small town
  • indiana, usa
  • nostalgia
  • based on memoir or autobiography
  • fourth of july
  • 1930s
  • independence day