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MOVIE • 1982

The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters

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An adult Ralphie Parker narrates several humorous stories about his teen years in an Indiana steel town.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 4

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Top Cast

Matt Dillon

Ralph

James Broderick

Dad

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Barbara Bolton

Mom

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Babe Sargent

Ludlow Kissel

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Jeff Yonis

Schwartz

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William Lampley

Flick

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Lisa Jacobsen

Pamela

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Jay Ine

Randy

Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice)

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John Blood

John

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Christopher Childs

Mailman

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Arnie Cox

Ace

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Frank Dolan

Mr. Dirks

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Ruth Edinburg

Mother at Picnic

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Theatrical release date: March 16, 1982

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

March 16, 1982

Runtime

58 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

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