“For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!”
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Amy Heckerling
Matty Simmons
John Hughes
Robert Klane
Robert Paynter
Charles Fox
Chevy Chase
Clark W. Griswald
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswald
Dana Hill
Audrey Griswald
Jason Lively
Rusty Griswald
Victor Lanoux
The Thief
Eric Idle
The Bike Rider
John Astin
"Pig in a Poke" Host - Kent
Paul Bartel
Mr. Froeger
Maureen Lipman
Lady in the Bed
Willy Millowitsch
Fritz Spritz
Mel Smith
Hotel Manager
Moon Unit Zappa
Rusty's California Girl
... and 36 more
r96sk
<em>'National Lampoon’s European Vacation'</em> largely disappoints. The opening events in England are its peak, a couple of moments produced a few chuckles; even if they were stupid scenes, good stupid though. Once leaving British borders, I did find it much more dull. The writers sure dislike t...
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