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National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation

For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!

19856.21h 35m

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.

Directed by Amy Heckerling
Written by John Hughes, Robert Klane
Produced by Matty Simmons
Box OfficeBudget: $17.0MRevenue: $49.4M

Top Cast

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Clark Griswold

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Ellen Griswold

Dana Hill

Dana Hill

Audrey Griswold

Jason Lively

Jason Lively

Rusty Griswold

Victor Lanoux

Victor Lanoux

Thief

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

The Bike Rider

John Astin

John Astin

Kent

Paul Bartel

Paul Bartel

Mr. Froeger

Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman

Lady in the Bed

Willy Millowitsch

Willy Millowitsch

Fritz Spritz

Themes & Keywords

london, englandchaosgame showvacationtravelfamily vacationeiffel tower, parismarriage problemsinterrupted vacationwoman directorsatiricalabsurd

About National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation is a adventure, comedy, romance film released in 1985 exploring themes of london, england, chaos, game show, vacation, travel, family vacation. Directed by Amy Heckerling, it stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill. 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.

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