National Lampoon’s Vacation

film by Ramis [1983]

Also known as: “Vacation”

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National Lampoon's Vacation is a 1983 comedy film written by John Hughes and directed by Harold Ramis. The film follows the Griswold family's disastrous cross-country trip to the Walley World amusement park. It is based on Hughes's short story "Vacation '58," which was published in National Lampoon magazine. The film stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Imogene Coca and spawned four sequels. The film is part of a larger franchise associated with National Lampoon, an adult-oriented humor magazine known for its parodies and influence on popular culture.1

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