The National Lampoon’s Vacation release date has been revealed for its 40th anniversary theatrical rerelease.
The film “stars comedy icon Chevy Chase in the debut of his signature role as Clark Griswold, the ultimate family man who is determined to take his clan on the road trip of a lifetime from Chicago to California’s theme park, Walley World. But what was supposed to be a perfectly planned getaway quickly takes a detour through Murphy’s Law, as the Griswold gang must overcome vandals, car wrecks, and even the LAPD SWAT Team to make it to their destination in one piece.”
National Lampoon’s Vacation will return to theaters nationwide on Sunday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 19 in honor of its 40th anniversary, by Fathom Events and Warner Bros. Pictures. It will play at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm local time on July 16 and 7:00 pm local time on July 19.
Who’s in the National Lampoon cast?
The film stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, and Dana Barron, with appearances by John Candy, Christie Brinkley, Randy Quaid, and Eugene Levy.
It is written by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) and directed by Harold Ramis.
