The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters 42 years old

Matt Dillon plays a young Jean Shepherd (author and narrator of A Christmas Story). Through Matt, Shep tells several humorous stories about his teen years in an Indiana steel town.

Credits

The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters Cast

Name Character
Matt Dillon He was 18, now 60 years old as Ralph
James Broderick He was 55, 55 years old when he died as Dad
Jean Shepherd He was 60, 78 years old when he died as Narrator/Old Ralph
Jeff Yonis as Schwartz

The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters Crew

Name Department
Richard Bartlett as Director. He was 59 (71) years old when He died Directing
Jean Shepherd as Writer. He was 60 (78) years old when He died Writing
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The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters (42 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, March 16, 1982
  • Runtime: 58 minutes