"A Christmas Story"
Screenplay | Script
Written By: Jean Shepherd
Shooting Script • 12.07.1982
November 18, 1983 • MGM/UA
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
The snap of a few sparks, a quick whiff of ozone and the lamp blazed forth in unparalleled glory.
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Cast
| Notable Cast | |||
 | Melinda Dillon | ... | Mother Parker |
 | Darren McGavin | ... | The Old Man Parker |
 | Scott Schwartz | ... | Flick |
 | Jean Shepherd | ... | Ralphie as an Adult (voice) |
 | Ian Petrella | ... | Randy |
 | Tedde Moore | ... | Miss Shields |
 | R.D. Robb | ... | Schwartz |
 | Zack Ward | ... | Scut Farkus |
 | Yano Anaya | ... | Grover Dill |
 | Jeff Gillen | ... | Santa Claus |
 | Peter Billingsley | ... | Ralphie |
 | Leslie Carlson | ... | Christmas Tree Man |
 | Dwayne McLean | ... | Black Bart |
Awards
| Notable Win | |||
 | 2012 National Film Registry | ... | National Film Preservation Board |
Box Office
| (1983) U.S. Dollars | |||
| Budget | ... | $3,300,000 | |
| Opening weekend | ... | $2,072,473 | |
| Gross (US & Canada) | ... | $20,605,209 | |
| Gross (World) | ... | $20,618,717 | |
Poster
| U.S. Version | |||
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Sources
| Additional Content | |||
| Cast Photos | ... | IMDb | |
| Box Office | ... | IMDb Pro | |
| Poster | ... | Official Site | |
| Awards | ... | US Library of Congress | |
| Studio | ... | MGM/UA | |
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