The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters(1982)
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.
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters (1982) is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Richard Bartlett, released on March 16, 1982 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Matt Dillon, James Broderick, Barbara Bolton and Babe Sargent. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Bartlett
- Writers:
- Jean Shepherd, Jean Shepherd
- Producers:
- Olivia Tappan
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Hoving
- Status:
- Released
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matt Dillon
as Ralph
James Broderick
as Dad
- Barbara Bolton
Barbara Bolton
as Mom
- Babe Sargent
Babe Sargent
as Ludlow Kissel
- Jeff Yonis
Jeff Yonis
as Schwartz
- William Lampley
William Lampley
as Flick
- Lisa Jacobsen
Lisa Jacobsen
as Pamela
- Jay Ine
Jay Ine
as Randy
Jean Shepherd
as Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice)
- John Blood
John Blood
as John
- Christopher Childs
Christopher Childs
as Mailman
- Arnie Cox
Arnie Cox
as Ace
Key crew
Directed by Richard Bartlett, written by Jean Shepherd and Jean Shepherd, produced by Olivia Tappan.
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The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters?
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The main cast of The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters (1982) includes Matt Dillon, James Broderick, Barbara Bolton, Babe Sargent and Jeff Yonis. The film was directed by Richard Bartlett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters released?
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The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters was released on March 16, 1982 and runs for 58m.
Is The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters worth watching?
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The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters (1982) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.