"National Lampoon's vacation" originally released as a motion picture in 1983 ; "National Lampoon's European vacation" originally released as a motion picture in 1985. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Special features: (National Lampoon's vacation) introduction by Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, and producer Matty Simmons ; "Griswold Family" commentary by Chase, Quaid, Simmons, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, and director Harold Ramis ; "Family Truckster" featurette gallery ; theatrical trailer ; (National Lampoon's European vacation) commentary by Chevy Chase ; theatrical trailer. National Lampoon's vacation cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, John Candy, Christie Brinkley, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron ; National Lampoon's European vacation: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, Jason Lively, Victor Lanoux, Eric Idle.
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National Lampoon's vacation / produced by Matty Simmons ; screenplay by John Hughes ; directed by Harold Ramis -- National Lampoon's European vacation / produced by Matty Simmons ; screenplay by John Hughes, Robert Klane ; directed by Amy Heckerling.
Summary:
National Lampoon's vacation: When a typical American family takes a cross-country vacation from Chicago to Wally World, it can only mean total disaster ; National Lampoon's European vacation: The all-American Griswold family wins a deluxe European vacation tour. Ecstatic Mr. Griswold (who seems to have O.D.'d on "Father Knows Best" reruns) plans a getaway jammed with forced family togetherness, two weeks sure to become a treasure trove of golden Griswold memories.
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