Vegas Vacation (1997)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Stephen Kessler

Writers (WGA):

Elisa Bell (story) &
Bob Ducsay (story) ...

Release Date:

14 February 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

This time the Griswolds are on a roll.

Plot:

When Clark Griswold puts his mind to something, we soon realize he hasn't got one. Still, nothing stops him when the vacation bug hits...

Plot Keywords:

Vacation | Gambling | Casino | Family Vacation | Hoover Dam

Awards:

1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Nov. 18

3:00 AM

TBS

Cast

Chevy Chase	...	Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo	...	Ellen Griswold
Randy Quaid	...	Cousin Eddie
Ethan Embry	...	Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
Marisol Nichols	...	Audrey Griswold
Miriam Flynn	...	Cousin Catherine
Shae D'Lyn	...	Cousin Vicki
Wayne Newton	...	Himself
Siegfried Fischbacher	...	Himself (as Siegfried)
Roy Horn	...	Himself (as Roy)
Wallace Shawn	...	Marty
Sid Caesar	...	Mr. Ellis
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Limo Driver
Sly Smith	...	Mirage Security Guard
Julia Sweeney	...	Mirage Reception Person

Also Known As:

National Lampoon's Las Vegas Vacation (USA) (working title)
National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation

MPAA:

Rated PG for sensuality, language and thematic elements.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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

Filming Locations:

Baker, Mojave Desert, California, USA

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

Clark's line, "It's all part of the act Rusty," is a reference to the Dodge City bar scene in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983).

Goofs:

Continuity: When Ellen is sitting at the table in the casino with Wayne Newton, she gets up to give the piano lady a tip, but in the next shot Wayne gives her money while she is sitting down.

Quotes:

Cousin Eddie: OH MY GOD... it's Wayne Newton! Can I be your bodyguard? I'd die for ya.
[stares at Wayne and pats his head]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Yes, Dear: Vegas Vacation (#2.23)" (2002)

Soundtrack:

Vegas Vacation

What's not to like? This movie is a classic like the first.

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.