The 1997 movie Vegas Vacation, with a run-time of 1 hour and 33 minutes, is a comedy film in which the well-known Griswold family embarks on an exciting family trip to Las Vegas. The movie was directed by Stephen Kessler, written by Elisa Bell and Bob Ducsay, and it starred renowned actors like Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and Randy Quaid. This text provides information about where the movie was shot, the cast, and some fun facts and unknown trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Vegas Vacation was filmed at various locations across Nevada and California. The filming took place at Baker in California and Jean in Nevada. Key Las Vegas locations in the film were Club Paradise, located at 4416 Paradise Road, Mirage Hotel & Casino at 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South, and Klondike Inn, situated at 5191 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The movie was shot from June 20, 1996, to September 30, 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chevy Chase | Clark Griswold |
| Beverly D’Angelo | Ellen Griswold |
| Randy Quaid | Cousin Eddie |
| Ethan Embry | Rusty Griswold |
| Marisol Nichols | Audrey Griswold |
| Miriam Flynn | Cousin Catherine |
| Shae D’lyn | Cousin Vicki |
| Wayne Newton | Wayne Newton |
| Wallace Shawn | Marty |
| Sid Caesar | Old Guy |
| Julio Oscar Mechoso | Limo Driver |
| Sly Smith | Mirage Security Guard |
| Julia Sweeney | Mirage Reception Person |
| Joe Armeno | Roulette Stickman |
| Christie Brinkley | Woman in Ferrari |
| Juliette Brewer | Cousin Ruby Sue |
| John Finnegan | Hoover Dam Guide |
| Howard Platt | Maitre’d |
| Elizabeth Illia | Woman at Concert |
| Wayne Brown | Croupier |
| Maria Cina | Mirage Cashier |
| Wendy Kaufman | Wendy |
| David L. Garoutte | Riviera Security Guard |
| C.C. Costigan | Kelli |
| Peter George | Marcus |
| Frank Mendonga | Kurt |
| Aki | Aki |
| Bud Ekins | O’Shea’s Security Guard |
| Gary Devaney | Croupier #2 |
| Jerry Weintraub | Jilly |
| Bernie Yuman | Doc Sandy |
| Paul Kessler | Silent Al |
| S.A. Griffin | Pit Boss |
| Lou DiMaggio | Casino Host |
| Ruth Gillis | Saleswoman |
| Samuel J. Marber | Painter |
| Antonio Mitchell | Larry |
| Jason Stuart | Buffet Guy |
| Nick Mazzola | War Dealer |
| Reno Nichols | Coin Tosser |
| Frank Washko Jr. | Guess Which Hand Dealer |
| Ken Michelman | Pick a Number Dealer |
| Clinton Brandhagen | Valet |
| Hayley Mortison | Girl in Hot Tub |
| Steve ‘Biscuit’ Walker | Bouncer |
| Rusty Meyers | Club Manager |
| Roxy Swaney | Keno Caller |
| Billy Morrissette | Paramedic #1 |
| Sharon Mendel | Paramedic #2 |
| Larry Hankin | Preacher |
| Alana Austin | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Vanessa Bednar | Hot Pool Model (uncredited) |
| Colleen Ann Brah | Wayne Newton Show Fan (uncredited) |
| John Branch | Pool Partier (uncredited) |
| Kira Burt | Casino Guest (uncredited) |
| JoAnn Bush | Flight Attendant (uncredited) |
| Paul Daniels | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Donovan | Hotel Employee (uncredited) |
| Geri Gilmore | Airport Traveler (uncredited) |
| Christopher Robin Hood | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Toby Huss | Fake I.D. Salesman (uncredited) |
| Walter Ludwig | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Johnny Mansbach | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Allen G. Moser | Guy in nightclub (uncredited) |
| Chad Olshavsky | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Rhonda Orton | Croupier (uncredited) |
| Frank Patton III | Hustler (uncredited) |
| Bob Pepper | Jackpot Witness (uncredited) |
| Billie Perkins | Casino guest (uncredited) |
| Jay So | High Roller (uncredited) |
| Edward Tubbs | Slot Player (uncredited) |
| Chris Velvin | Dancer / Extra (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on February 14, 1997, in the United States.
- The Vacation franchise’s fourth installment is Vegas Vacation.
- Main characters in the film include Clark Griswold, played by Chevy Chase, Ellen Griswold, played by Beverly D’Angelo, and Cousin Eddie, played by Randy Quaid. Other characters include Rusty Griswold (Ethan Embry), Audrey Griswold (Marisol Nichols), Cousin Catherine (Miriam Flynn), Cousin Vicki (Shae D’lyn), Wayne Newton (Wayne Newton), Siegfried (Siegfried Fischbacher), and Roy (Roy Horn).
- Vegas Vacation was nominated for an award.
- It has 142 user reviews and 47 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Baker, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.2675155
- Longitude: -116.0739073
- Place ID: ChIJTcVkQ7-9xYARYyCLNZVzd6k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baker, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Club Paradise – 4416 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.1095695
- Longitude: -115.1522206
- Place ID: ChIJ7wd081LEyIARuaJpqp2LDSk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4416 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mirage Hotel & Casino – 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.1216343
- Longitude: -115.1763346
- Place ID: ChIJdyyk8BXEyIARY72Zdyqd_m0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Jean, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 35.778868
- Longitude: -115.3238828
- Place ID: ChIJkdTyP4NJz4ARb4KgKOqXzpw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jean, NV 89054, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Klondike Inn – 5191 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.0831413
- Longitude: -115.1717783
- Place ID: ChIJpeG5A8LFyIARGMfZ4YyFn90
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5191 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
