National Lampoon's European Vacation(1985)
“For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!”
Overview
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Director
Amy Heckerling
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$49M
Cast
Chevy Chase
as Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
as Ellen Griswold
Dana Hill
as Audrey Griswold
Jason Lively
as Rusty Griswold
Victor Lanoux
as Thief
Eric Idle
as The Bike Rider
John Astin
as Kent
Paul Bartel
as Mr. Froeger
Maureen Lipman
as Lady in the Bed
Willy Millowitsch
as Fritz Spritz
Mel Smith
as Hotel Manager
Moon Unit Zappa
as Rusty's California Girl
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$49M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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What is National Lampoon's European Vacation about?▼
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Who directed National Lampoon's European Vacation?▼
National Lampoon's European Vacation was directed by Amy Heckerling and released in 1985. It is a adventure, comedy film.
How long is National Lampoon's European Vacation?▼
National Lampoon's European Vacation has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in National Lampoon's European Vacation?▼
The cast of National Lampoon's European Vacation includes Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Dana Hill as Audrey Griswold, Jason Lively as Rusty Griswold, Victor Lanoux as Thief and more.
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