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- Director: Bob Clark
- Released: November 18, 1983
- Run time: 94 Minutes
- Starring Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin
- A sequel, My Summer Story, was released in 1994
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The cult Christmas classic A Christmas Story is a popular holiday comedy film based on the writings of author Jean Shepherd. The film follows Ralphie, a nine-year-old boy, on his quest to receive the perfect Christmas present: a Red Rider BB gun.
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Jean Shepherd
Author Jean Shepherd was popular for his radio shows and novels based on his nostalgic memories of life in the 1940s. The film A Christmas Story, which he co-wrote, was based on events recounted in his books In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash and Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories. Shepherd appears in the film; he is the man who directs Ralphie and his brother to the end of the Santa Claus line.
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A Christmas Story Questions
What do you do on Christmas? 16 AnswersThis year, I am doing something completely different than I have ever done. I will celebrate the holidays with my husband's family in Michigan. I am not quite s... read more
What is your favorite Christmas memory? 19 AnswersSitting in bed waiting for Santa with anticipation. I was 7 years old and still believed that Santa Claus was a real live person. My brother was fast asleep in ... read more
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