A Christmas Story

Theatrical - Wide 1983-11-18

Cast Melinda Dillon Darren McGavin Peter Billingsley Jean Shepherd Ian Petrella
Directed by Bob Clark
Written by Bob Clark Jean Shepherd Leigh Brown

Box Office Gross: $20,700,000

Running Time: 93 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres: Comedy Family

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The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.

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