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The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
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Title: The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters

Release Date: 16 Mar 1982

Runtime: 58m

Genre: Comedy, Family, TV Movie

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Overview: An adult Ralphie Parker narrates several humorous stories about his teen years in an Indiana steel town.

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Average Vote: 6 (3 votes)

Cast

  • Ralph: Matt Dillon
  • Dad: James Broderick
  • Mom: Barbara Bolton
  • Ludlow Kissel: Babe Sargent
  • Schwartz: Jeff Yonis
  • Flick: William Lampley
  • Pamela: Lisa Jacobsen
  • Randy: Jay Ine
  • Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice): Jean Shepherd
  • John: John Blood
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