Peter Billingsley
Ralph 'Ralphie' Parker
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A Christmas Story is a 1983 Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark and based on Jean Shepherd's semi-fictional anecdotes in his 1966 book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash, with some elements from his 1971 book Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories and Other Disasters.
Set in an undeterminate year of the 1940s, Ralphie Parker ( Peter Billingsley) is a nine year-old boy living in the small town of Hohman, Indiana. His older self (voice of Jean Shepherd) narrates his experiences and thoughts through the short weeks before Christmas.
A Christmas Story (1983) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.
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- Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy
- PG
Nov 1, 2022 · This holiday comedy classic follows an Indiana schoolboy whose obsession with getting a Red Ryder air bb gun for Christmas leads to hilarious consequences. Co-starring Emmy-winner Darren McGavin...
It's the final days before Christmas in early 1940s Cleveland, and 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing from Santa Clause more than anything else: a Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle. As he...
In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. 74,967 IMDb 7.9 1 h 33 min 1983. X-Ray PG. Comedy · Drama · Nostalgic · Sentimental. Available to rent or buy.
