A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

1983 · 1h33 · Film

Directed by Bob Clark

Starring Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Jean Shepherd, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R.D. Robb, Tedde Moore, Yano Anaya, Zack Ward

7.2/10Aggregated public rating
1,4 k votes
Vibes:to cryto laugh
Vibes:humourcomfortcosiness
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ComedyFamily

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.

Original language
English
Screenplay
Bob Clark, Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown
Music
Carl Zittrer, Paul Zaza
Cinematography
Reginald H. Morris
Cast
Jean Shepherd, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R.D. Robb, Tedde Moore, Yano Anaya, Zack Ward, Jeff Gillen, Leslie Carlson

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