| Melinda Dillon | Mother |
| Darren McGavin | The Old Man |
| Peter Billingsley | Ralphie |
| Ian Petrella | Randy |
| Scott Schwartz | Flick |
| R.D. Robb | Schwartz |
| Tedde Moore | Miss Shields |
| Zack Ward | Scott Farcus, Scut Farkus |
| Yano Anaya | Grover Dill |
| Les Carlson | Tree Man |
| Chad Dowdell | Sleeping Child (uncredited) |
| Colin Fox | Ming, the Merciless |
| Jeff Gillen | Santa Claus |
| Paul Hubbard | Flash Gordon |
| Jim Hunter | Freight Man |
| Patty Johnson | Head Elf |
| Dwayne McLean | Black Bart |
| Fred Lee Own | Waiter #2 |
| Jean Shepherd | Voice Only |
| Tommy Lee Wallace | Boy in School |
| Bob Clark | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Dave Appleby | Sound/Sound Designer |
| Alan Bernard | Musical Direction/Supervision, Sound Mixer |
| Leigh Brown | Screenwriter |
| Don Carmody | Co-producer |
| Stan Cole | Editor |
| Steven Cole | Sound Editor |
| Rene Dupont | Producer |
| David Evans | Sound Editor |
| Jane Feinberg | Casting |
| Mike Fenton | Casting |
| Mark Freeborn | Set Decoration/Design |
| Reuben Freed | Production Designer |
| Gary Goch | Associate Producer |
| Wayne Griffin | Sound Editor |
| Ken Heeley-Ray | Sound Editor, Sound/Sound Designer |
| Marci Liroff | Casting |
| Mary E. McLeod | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Gavin Mitchell | Art Director |
| Reginald Morris | Cinematographer |
| Dino Pigat | Sound/Sound Designer |
| Jean Shepherd | Screenwriter |
| Paul Zaza | Score Composer |
| Carl Ziffrer | Score Composer |
| Carl Zittrer | Score Composer |
Anonymous
Posted January 19, 2012
Seller was great. Helped me locate package when it got held up in mail. Would recommend to everyone
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Posted October 1, 2010
Although a Southerner never having had to deal with the snow situations depicted, I could totally relate to the bullying, Christmas gifts from well-intentioned relatives, and ruined holiday meals, and found it hilarious to watch. My husband, who is from up north, totally enjoyed watching this movie. He has dealt with bundling up for cold weather and tongues freezing on metal. And of course the main storyline so many children have faced: How to get Santa to bring the highly desired toy on Christmas day. The narration in the first person, as the main character tells his story, is uniquely related. It's a family classic for us to watch every Christmas season.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Our family watches this movie every Christmas now. Everyone has a part that is their favorite. Mine is when the "old Man" and all the neighbors are looking at the notorious Leg Lamp! It is a good family movie.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Made the Holidays fun from Thanksgiving through New Year.
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Posted October 1, 2010
It's a must. Every family should have this movie, great story line. My husband & I have watched it every year since we both can remember! He gave his VCR movie version to an old college friend and I got him this as an early Christmas present. We will watch it after Thanksgiving--like every year.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This movie is very funny and enjoyable for the whole family. If you have not seen this yet, your missing out!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I love this movie!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is a vintage movie that never gets old no matter how many times it is watched, year after year our Family sets up a "watch Christmas Story" night before Christmas, it now includes our Grandkids. It has a great deal of truth with regards to the time it protrays.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I loved the Dad's big prize that he won and the way the Mom got the younger boy to eat his dinner. The constant fixing of the old fuel oil fernus. The neighbor's dogs. The oldest boys fantisies about his B B Gun. The hole movie from beginning to end is just HILARIOUS!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is the best Christmas movie ever! Every year I watch this movie and I don't get sick of it. I have even gotten my kids into watching it and they also love it. Watching this movie has become a Christmas family tradition.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I just bought this DVD today. It was the single disc edition. Origanally I wanted the 2 disc special edition but the seller told me that they were all sold out. Too bad It dosen't have any of the missing special features on it. Tell the studio to release the 2 disc special edition DVD again PLEASE!
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Posted October 1, 2010
So sad today to hear of the deaths of director Bob Clark and his son at the hands of a drunk driver. A Christmas Story is a wonderful legacy that he has left us for all time.
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Posted October 1, 2010
The movie is my favorite family movie ever and I watch ever year.So I would recommended this movie all year around and of course at the holiday season.
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Posted October 1, 2010
How many times have I seen this movie? Dozens, I suppose. Like other fans, I could probably quote its dialogue line by line. I've seen several screen or TV adaptations of Jean Shepherd's homespun and humor-rich stories, and this surely the best. By the way, it's best served with a cup of hot Ovaltine.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is my favorite Christmas Movie. However, be warned. If you're thinking of buying the 2-disc 20th anniversary edition because you want a widescreen version of this movie then don't buy it. The ¿widescreen version¿ is actually a cut down version of the already cut down ¿standard version¿ of the movie. So, if you watch this disc's ¿widescreen version¿ you'll see even less of the movie. Just buy the cheeper DVD and save $'s.
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Posted October 1, 2010
'A Christmas Story' is the brilliant spoof and satire of 'traditional' family life, set during the depression. From the narrative rose-colored memories of his own childhood, Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) reflects on the year when he desired nothing more than to own his own shot gun. Mom (Melinda Dillon), of course, is dead set against the purchase. Dad (Darrin McGavin) might be a bit more receptive to the idea, having just won a company sponsored contest in which the grand prize is a fish-netted stocking lamp. A slew of calamities ensue that perfectly and poignantly capture all of the cliché and kitsch of the period. Who can forget the incident at school where Schwartz¿s (R.D. Robb) tongue gets glued to an ice cold metal pole on a dare, or the hilarious Christmas dinner scene at a Chinese restaurant? When Mr. Parker declares that he can¿t eat the goose he¿s been served because ¿it¿s staring at me¿ a diligent waiter produces a cleaver and promptly decapitates the bird right in front of the whole family. Mmmm, yummy! Truly, this is one funny film! Warner gives us an average effort in their DVD remastering of this film. Previously, ¿A Christmas Story¿ had been made available in a full frame only edition with no extras. This time around we are given an anamorphic widescreen transfer but contrast levels continue to be too low and the colors, somewhat muted. Certain scenes are incredibly soft while others suffer from considerable film grain. Pixelization, aliasing and edge enhancement exist throughout. The audio is mono and nicely balanced. Disappointing - nevertheless. The author of the book - Jean Shepherd, reads his story as part of the extra features that also include a new documentary on the making of the film and some hidden easter eggs (how ironic - easter eggs for Christmas!) as well as the theatrical trailer and a generally benign trivia game.
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Posted October 1, 2010
A very funny movie that will make you laugh every hoilday season. Two thumbs up!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is one of my favorite movies and undoubtedly my absolute favorite Christmas movie. Like so many others, it has become a family tradition to sit around on Christmas Eve/Day to watch a 24 hour 'A Christmas Story.' Our family also knows it line for line... we love to do the little moan that Randy does when he won't eat his dinner! That stays with us all year. I've only seen the video, but this year mom and dad are getting a DVD player (SHH!!! don't tell them! :). I think it's only appropriate that I get 'A Christmas Story' on DVD. I'm looking forward to watching the DVD version. If you don't come away from this movie feeling a little warmer after basking in the 40's Christmas nostalgia, I really feel a little bad for you.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I saw this movie at the theater in its original release in December, 1983. Ever since then it has been my favorite Christmas movie and one of my top five favorite movies of all genres. It's a simple tale, and the way it draws you back to the 1940's, and to childhood is classic. I have the VHS but am buying the DVD for all of the extras, including the additional narratives from Jean Shepherd. If you like the Christmas season, you'll love this movie!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This Is The Way It Was. I Could Not Have Told It Better Myself. Corky/Okie/Woodland Hills, CA.
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