The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
Synopsis
An adult Ralphie Parker narrates several humorous stories about his teen years in an Indiana steel town.
Top Cast
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Matt Dillon
Ralph
James Broderick
Dad
Barbara Bolton
Mom
Babe Sargent
Ludlow Kissel
Jeff Yonis
Schwartz
William Lampley
Flick
Lisa Jacobsen
Pamela
Jay Ine
Randy
Jean Shepherd
Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice)
John Blood
John
Christopher Childs
Mailman
Arnie Cox
Ace
Frank Dolan
Mr. Dirks
Ruth Edinburg
Mother at Picnic
Dana Hardwick
Ledbetter
Andrea McCullough
Clara Mae
Paul McMaster
Hot Dog Man
Mike Moore
Wilbur Duckworth
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Bartlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Shepherd
- Original Title
- The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Bartlett
Jean Shepherd
Peter Hoving
Dick Bartlett, Jeanne Jordan
Fred Barzyk, Olivia Tappan
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Shepherd
Writer
Richard Bartlett
Director
Olivia Tappan
Producer
Peter Hoving
Director of Photography
Dick Bartlett
Editor
Jeanne Jordan
Editor
Oleska
Costume Design
Jean Teuteberg
Costume Design
Margaret Yule
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
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What is The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters about?
An adult Ralphie Parker narrates several humorous stories about his teen years in an Indiana steel town.
Who directed The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters?
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters was directed by Richard Bartlett.
Who stars in The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters?
The principal cast of The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters includes Matt Dillon, James Broderick, Barbara Bolton, Babe Sargent, Jeff Yonis.
When was The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters released and how long is it?
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters based on a book or true story?
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Shepherd".