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Dec 7, 2017 · Oh, life is like that. Sometimes, at the height of our revelries, when our joy is at its zenith, when all is most right with the world, the most unthinkable disasters occur. – A Christmas Story (1983, dir. Bob Clark) “OK, folks, the granddady of ’em all, the big one, the queen mother of all Christmas movies – and a veritable cornucopia ...
A Christmas Story is a 1983 Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark and based on the 1966 book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd, with some elements from his 1971 book Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories and Other Disasters.
- The Old Man. He is Ralphie's father and the significance of this character is more appreciated by adults who can relate to being the adult trying to provide for a family.
- Mrs. Parker. From beginning to end, Mrs. Parker cements herself as a Mom whom everyone has met at least once in their lives. While the father mostly sticks to himself or pretends to be bitter and curmudgeon, Mrs. Parker works more from the frontline to take care of Ralphie and Randy, and is a big reason why A Christmas Story is one of the most beloved holiday classics.
- Ralphie Parker. From his overactive imagination to his strong desire to get that perfect Christmas present, Ralphie is the epitome of a child at that age.
- Randy Parker. This poor child is always crying out of misery, but more often than not, he is blowing things out of proportion, which ends up leading to some of the funniest quotes in A Christmas Story.
A Christmas Story (1983) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A Christmas Story: Directed by Bob Clark. With Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz, Jean Shepherd. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
- Bob Clark
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