American Playhouse

1982 NR 58m 7.8

Matt Dillon plays a young Jean Shepherd (author and narrator of A Christmas Story). Through Matt, Shep tells several humorous stories about his teen years in an Indiana steel town.


Main Cast

Matt Dillon Matt Dillon Ralph
James Broderick James Broderick Dad
Barbara Bolton Barbara Bolton Mom
Babe Sargent Babe Sargent Ludlow Kissel
Jeff Yonis Jeff Yonis Schwartz
William Lampley William Lampley Flick
Lisa Jacobsen Lisa Jacobsen Pamela
Jay Ine Jay Ine Randy
Jean Shepherd Jean Shepherd Narrator/Old Ralph

Creators

Richard Bartlett Richard Bartlett Director
Jean Shepherd Jean Shepherd Writer

Info about American Playhouse

Originally Released: Mar 16, 1982

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

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