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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

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Yule crack up!

It's Christmastime, 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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Jeremiah S. Chechik
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    Clark Griswold Chevy Chase
  • Profile picture of Beverly D'Angelo
    Ellen Griswold Beverly D'Angelo
  • Profile picture of Juliette Lewis
    Audrey Griswold Juliette Lewis
  • Profile picture of Johnny Galecki
    Russell 'Rusty' Griswold Johnny Galecki
  • Profile picture of John Randolph
    Clark, Sr. John Randolph
  • Profile picture of Diane Ladd
    Nora Diane Ladd
  • Profile picture of E.G. Marshall
    Art E.G. Marshall
  • Profile picture of Doris Roberts
    Francis Doris Roberts

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