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Vegas Vacation (1997)

PG 93 min  -  Comedy  -   14 February 1997 (USA)
5.6
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Ratings: 5.6/10 from 17,716 users   Metascore: 20/100 
Reviews: 76 user | 33 critic | 10 from Metacritic.com

When Clark Griswold puts his mind to something, we soon realize he hasn't got one. Still, nothing stops him when the vacation bug hits... See full summary »

Director:

Stephen Kessler

Writers:

Elisa Bell (story), Bob Ducsay (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chevy Chase ...
Beverly D'Angelo ...
Randy Quaid ...
Ethan Embry ...
Marisol Nichols ...
Miriam Flynn ...
Shae D'lyn ...
Wayne Newton ...
Siegfried Fischbacher Siegfried Fischbacher ...
Himself (as Siegfried)
Roy Horn Roy Horn ...
Himself (as Roy)
Wallace Shawn ...
Sid Caesar ...
Julio Oscar Mechoso ...
Limo Driver
Sly Smith ...
Mirage Security Guard
Julia Sweeney ...
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Storyline

When Clark Griswold puts his mind to something, we soon realize he hasn't got one. Still, nothing stops him when the vacation bug hits. This time, he's chosen Las Vegas, the new family entertainment capital of America! Chevy Chase returns as bubbly, bumbling Clark in Vegas Vacation, a jokers-are-wild laugh fest including two other stars from past Vacations. Beverly D'Angelo is back as wife Ellen, doting on the guy she calls "Sparky," and Randy Quaid again delights as grubby goof ball Cousin Eddie. Ethan Embry (That Thing You Do!) and screen-debuting Marisol Nichols are Griswold teens who love the round-the-clock nightlife - as long as they don't share it with Mom and Dad! From Seigfried and Roy's extravaganza to a Hoover Dam tour, from cruising to losing (Wallace Shawn as a shifty blackjack dealer) to amorous crooning (Wayne Newton falls for Ellen): watch Clark try to keep family and wallet together! Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Vacation | Hoover Dam | Teenage Boy | City Name In Title | Casino  | See more »

Taglines:

This time the Griswolds are on a roll.

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sensuality, language and thematic elements See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$12,837,927 (USA) (16 February 1997) (1891 Screens)

Gross:

$36,429,528 (USA) (1 June 1997)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

In the original draft for Vegas Vacation, the Griswolds do not stay at the Mirage Hotel. They stay at the Walley World Hotel and Casino, and Roy Walley was a part of the script. This is a reference to the Griswolds' vacation destination from the first film. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: When Clark is at the craps table, he throws a "12 craps" on the "Come Out" roll and the dealer collects the Pass Line bets. There were chips on the Come line which not possible on the Come Out roll. See more »

Quotes

Cousin Eddie: That's it Clark... show him who's boss. It's people like you who come here and blow the family nest egg that built this town... not this pretty boy!
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Connections

Referenced in "Yes, Dear: Vegas Vacation (#2.23)" (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ready To Go (U.S. Mix)"
Written by Tim Dorney, Saffron, Jonny Male (as Jonathan Male) and Andrew Todd
Performed by Republica
Courtesy of BMG U.K. Ltd./BMG Entertainment See more »