This is an introduction to the movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” from 1989. This comedy film is an entertaining tale about the Griswold family’s chaotic Christmas plans. We will delve into the locations where the film was shot, the actors such as Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and Juliette Lewis who starred in it, and uncover more fascinating aspects about the movie and behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
This comedy movie was filmed at several locations. Here’s a list of those places:
- Marshall Field & Co. Department Store – Located at 111 N. State Street, The Loop, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- John Hancock Center – Found at 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Even certain scenes were captured in Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
- Blondie Street, Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch – Situated at 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA
- Tiger Road Between Highlands Drive And Braddock Drive, Again in Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
The filming was carried out from Mar 27, 1989, to Jun 30, 1989. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chevy Chase | Clark Griswold |
| Beverly D’Angelo | Ellen Griswold |
| Juliette Lewis | Audrey Griswold |
| Johnny Galecki | Rusty Griswold |
| John Randolph | Clark Griswold Sr. |
| Diane Ladd | Nora Griswold |
| E.G. Marshall | Art Smith |
| Doris Roberts | Frances Smith |
| Randy Quaid | Cousin Eddie Johnson |
| Miriam Flynn | Cousin Catherine Johnson |
| Cody Burger | Rocky Johnson |
| William Hickey | Lewis |
| Mae Questel | Bethany |
| Sam McMurray | Bill |
| Nicholas Guest | Todd Chester |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Margo Chester |
| Nicolette Scorsese | Mary |
| Keith MacKechnie | Delivery Boy |
| Tony Epper | Bozo #1 |
| Alexander Folk | Swat Officer |
| Jeremy Roberts | Cop |
| Woody Weaver | Cop |
| Michael Kaufman | Young Executive |
| Doug Llewelyn | Parade Announcer (voice) |
| Devin Bailey | Clark (age 9) (uncredited) |
| Frank Foti Jr. | SWAT Team Sargeant (uncredited) |
| Traci Kochendorfer | Downtown Shopper (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Now, let’s dive into some interesting facts:
- The movie was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and written by John Hughes.
- It was released in Australia on November 30, 1989.
- Besides Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and Juliette Lewis, the movie also featured Juliette Lewis as Audrey Griswold, Johnny Galecki as Rusty Griswold and Randy Quaid as Cousin Eddie Johnson among others.
- The movie has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.
- Lastly, the movie has received 461 User Reviews and 130 Critic Reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marshall Field & Co. Department Store – 111 N. State Street, The Loop, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.883852
- Longitude: -87.62766859999999
- Place ID: ChIJAQAAwLgsDogRFW01gyYGAlE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.4816537
- Longitude: -106.0383518
- Place ID: ChIJwecmbD32aocReqKAZn-PjWI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Blondie Street, Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch – 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1578705
- Longitude: -118.3441702
- Place ID: ChIJleBnRtK_woAR5KCUU8CV6Mo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 411 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Tiger Road Between Highlands Drive And Braddock Drive, Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.532044
- Longitude: -106.0355714
- Place ID: EihCcmFkZG9jayBEciwgQnJlY2tlbnJpZGdlLCBDTyA4MDQyNCwgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJ-4WPYZRYaocRZpuFjpGo3XESFAoSCcHnJmw99mqHEXqigGZ_j41i
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Braddock Dr, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
