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Overview

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Director:
Stephen Kessler
Writers (WGA):
Elisa Bell (story) &
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Release Date:
14 February 1997 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
This time the Griswolds are on a roll.
Plot:
The Griswolds head off for Las Vegas, as Clark got an extra bonus for developing a food preservative... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
What's not to like? This movie is a classic like the first. more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
National Lampoon's Las Vegas Vacation (USA) (working title)
National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
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MPAA:
Rated PG for sensuality, language and thematic elements.
Runtime:
93 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:L | Finland:K-7 (2006) (DVD) | Finland:S (1997) (VHS) | Netherlands:AL | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Germany:6 | UK:PG | USA:PG

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Trivia:
We learn in this Vacation film, from the scene where Clark proposes to Ellen, that Ellen's has two middle names: Pricilla and Ruth, and that her maiden name is Smith. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in both vehicles when the Griswolds are driving alongside the girl in the Ferrari. more
Quotes:
[Marty points to the Table Limit Sign $10 minimum]
Marty: Come on, Griswold, You think that sign is there to hold the table down?
Clark Griswold: What can I do with five dollars?
Marty: Gee, I don't know. Buy a bullet and rent a gun?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Pale Blue Balloons (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Born To Be Alive more

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24 out of 33 people found the following comment useful:-
What's not to like? This movie is a classic like the first., 9 August 2004
9/10
Author: tvandagriff from Amarillo, Texas

I've read many comments about the Vacation movies. Most people give the original "Vacation" high marks, but trash the others. I think a lot of people just like to be pick on Chevy Chase. "Vacation" is the best, but I liked the sequels and "Vegas Vacation" is my favorite of them. My kids just love to watch "Vegas Vacation". You can't pop in the DVD expecting to watch a movie that will be thought provoking or life altering. It was made to make people laugh and it accomplishes that very well. Chevy Chase and cast are very funny in this movie. The Wayne Newton bit was great. I love going to Vegas, and I love this movie. When my wife and I fly to Vegas, we always kid about going to the bathroom to join "the club" like Clark and Ellen. Numerous other things remind us of the movie when we are in Vegas, and it has made those trips even more enjoyable. Just wish Chevy would do another "Vacation" movie.

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