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A Christmas Story
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A Christmas Story

1983-11-18 · 93 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Family

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.

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Production details

Directors
Bob Clark
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,300,000
Revenue
USD 20,700,000

Top Cast

Melinda DillonMelinda DillonMother
Darren McGavinDarren McGavinThe Old Man
Peter BillingsleyPeter BillingsleyRalphie
Jean ShepherdJean ShepherdRalphie as an Adult (voice)
Ian PetrellaIan PetrellaRandy
Scott SchwartzScott SchwartzFlick
R.D. RobbR.D. RobbSchwartz
Tedde MooreTedde MooreMiss Shields
Yano AnayaYano AnayaGrover Dill
Zack WardZack WardScut Farkus
Jeff GillenJeff GillenSanta Claus
Leslie CarlsonLeslie CarlsonChristmas Tree Man
Jim HunterFreight Man
Patty JohnsonHead Elf
Drew HocevarDrew HocevarMale Elf
David EdwardDavid EdwardKid with Goggles
Dwayne McLeanBlack Bart
Helen E. KaiderHelen E. KaiderWicked Witch
John WongChinese Father
Johan Sebastian WongWaiter #1

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