National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik Run Time: 97 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 1989
Starring: Beverly D'Angelo, Chevy Chase, John Randolph, Johnny Galecki, Juliette Lewis
Country: United States
Language: English
About the film:
Clarke Griswold does his best to orchestrate a traditional happy family Christmas, but is thwarted by odious relatives, bah-humbug neighbors, and plain old bad luck.
“If it doesn’t make you at least giggle, then you clearly don’t understand the true meaning of the festive season”
About the filmmaker:
Jeremiah S. Chechik was a notable fashion photographer in the 1970s before entering the world of music videos—working with bands like Van Halen and Hall & Oates in the burgeoning MTV era before making his feature film debut with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Chechik continued with work on films ranging from heartwarming romantic comedies like Benny & Joon to psychological thrillers like Diabolique before transitioning to work in television.
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