A Christmas Story

(1983)

Synopsis

It's the final days before Christmas in early 1940s Cleveland, and 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing from Santa Claus more than anything else: a Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle. As he trudges through the snow to school, faces the neighborhood bully and visits a malevolent department store Santa Clause, Ralphie connives, conspires and campaigns for the most fabulous Christmas present ever in this heartwarming, hysterical and sweetly nostalgic holiday film. Based on stories by Jean Sheppard.

Directors

Bob Clark, Jean Shepherd, Mike Fenton, Jane Feinberg, Don Carmody, Marci Liroff, Jean Shepherd, Bob Clark, Bob Clark, Mary McLeod, Gavin Mitchell, David Evans, Steven Cole, Jean Shepherd

Production year

1983

Rating

PG

Studio

Warner Bros.

Runtime

98 minutes

Cast

Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz