National Lampoon's European Vacation
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.
Director(s)
Paul Bartel
Amy Heckerling
Michael D. Moore
Don French
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Robbie Coltrane
Man in the Bathroom
Derek Deadman
Taxi Driver
Michael D. Moore
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Don French
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Ballard Berkeley
English Motorist #2
Elizabeth Arlen
Mrs. Garland
William Zabka
Jack
Didier Pain
Video Camera Thief
Wendy Goldman
Stewardess
Tom Willett
"Pig in a Poke" Audience Member (uncredited)
Peter Roy
Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited)
Dana Hill
Audrey Griswold
Eric Idle
The Bike Rider
Salvatore Billa
Policeman (uncredited)
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Erika Wackernagel
Helga Spritz
Malcolm Danare
The Froegers' Son
Reg Thomason
Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited)
Gloria Charles
Stewardess
Massimo Sarchielli
The Other Thief
Jacques Herlin
Hotel Desk Clerk
Maureen Lipman
Lady in the Bed
Paul Bartel
Mr. Froeger
Mel Smith
Hotel Manager
Jason Lively
Rusty Griswold
Victor Lanoux
Thief
John Astin
Kent
Willy Millowitsch
Fritz Spritz
Moon Unit Zappa
Rusty's California Girl
Sheila Kennedy
Game Show Hostess #1
Cynthia Szigeti
Mrs. Froeger
Kevi Kendall
The Froegers' Daughter
Tricia Lange
Game Show Hostess #2
Angus MacKay
Announcer at Court
Julie Wooldridge
Princess Di
Peter Hugo
Prince Charles
Jeannette Charles
Queen Elizabeth
Gwen Nelson
Hotel Manager's Mother
Paul McDowell
English Motorist #1
David Gersh
Mr. Garland
Jacques Maury
Hotel's Assistant Manager
Philippe Sturbelle
Cafe Waiter
Alice Sapritch
Dowager on the Eiffel Tower
Isa Carol Horio
Blond Girl at Eiffel Tower
Isabelle Massard
Brunet Girl at Eiffel Tower
Sylvie Badalati
Rusty's French Girl
Claudia Neidig
Rusty's German Girl
Jorge Krimer
Unfortunate Express Agent
Gary Owens
"Pig in a Poke" Announcer (uncredited)
Amy Heckerling
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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 the French, eh? One of two creepy gags to do with the young daughter takes place with a Frenchman, the other with the American host <i>(was it a Family Feud spoof? Makes it *slightly* less weird)</i> - I was gonna say it has aged badly, but was it ever not an odd choice of joke? On the note of her, Audrey and Rusty are recast in this. Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo do return and are as they were before. The most interesting bits in regards to the cast, for me anyway, are the appearances of Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle. The running gag with the latter actor is probably the best part of this movie, to be honest. These (first two, at least) films are at least short at 90 minutes and it is cool see to see them travel and film on location throughout all the different places shown. As for the nitty-gritty, though, I can't say I'd recommend this one. It misses a fun ending, which the original had.
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