A Christmas Story 40 years old
Peace, Harmony, Comfort and Joy... Maybe Next Year.
The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.
Credits
A Christmas Story Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Zack Ward He was 13, now 53 years old | as Scut Farkus |
| Darren McGavin He was 61, 83 years old when he died | as The Old Man (Mr. Parker) |
| Melinda Dillon She was 44, now 84 years old | as Mrs. Parker |
| Peter Billingsley He was 12, now 53 years old | as Ralphie Parker |
| Jeff Gillen | as Santa Claus |
| Jean Shepherd He was 62, 78 years old when he died | as Ralphie as an Adult |
| Ian Petrella He was 8, now 49 years old | as Randy Parker |
| Yano Anaya He was 11, now 51 years old | as Grover Dill |
| Bob Clark He was 44, 67 years old when he died | as Swede |
| Leslie Carlson She was 50, 81 years old when she died | as Christmas Tree Man |
| Jim Hunter | as Freight Man |
| Tedde Moore She was 38, now 78 years old | as Miss Shields |
| R.D. Robb | as Schwartz |
| Scott Schwartz He was 21, now 61 years old | as Flick |
A Christmas Story Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Paul Zaza as Original Music Composer. He was 31 (now 71) years old | Sound |
| Reginald H. Morris as Director of Photography. He was 65 (85) years old when He died | Camera |
| Stan Cole as Editor. | Editing |
| Reuben Freed as Production Design. | Art |
| Gavin Mitchell as Art Direction. He was 17 (now 58) years old | Art |
| Mark S. Freeborn as Set Decoration. | Art |
| Mary E. McLeod as Costume Design. | Costume & Make-Up |
| Bob Clark as Director. He was 44 (67) years old when He died | Directing |
| Bob Clark as Producer. He was 44 (67) years old when He died | Production |
| Bob Clark as Screenplay. He was 44 (67) years old when He died | Writing |
| Jean Shepherd as Novel. He was 62 (78) years old when He died | Writing |
| Carl Zittrer as Original Music Composer. | Sound |
A Christmas Story (40 years)
Peace, Harmony, Comfort and Joy... Maybe Next Year.
- Release day: Friday, November 18, 1983
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Budget: 3300000.00
- Revenue: 20653717.00
