The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
National Lampoon's European Vacation
“For over two thousand years, Europe has survived many great disasters. Now for the real test. Chevy Chase & his family are coming from America!”
Overview
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Director
Amy Heckerling
Budget
17.0M
Revenue
49.4M
Status
Released
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Dana Hill
Audrey Griswold
Jason Lively
Rusty Griswold
Victor Lanoux
Thief
Eric Idle
The Bike Rider
John Astin
Kent
Paul Bartel
Mr. Froeger
Maureen Lipman
Lady in the Bed
Willy Millowitsch
Fritz Spritz
Mel Smith
Hotel Manager
Moon Unit Zappa
Rusty's California Girl
Sheila Kennedy
Game Show Hostess #1
Cynthia Szigeti
Mrs. Froeger
Malcolm Danare
The Froegers' Son
Kevi Kendall
The Froegers' Daughter
Tricia Lange
Game Show Hostess #2
William Zabka
Jack
Wendy Goldman
Stewardess
Angus MacKay
Announcer at Court
Julie Wooldridge
Princess Di
Peter Hugo
Prince Charles
Jeannette Charles
Queen Elizabeth
Derek Deadman
Taxi Driver
Gwen Nelson
Hotel Manager's Mother
Robbie Coltrane
Man in the Bathroom
Paul McDowell
English Motorist #1
Ballard Berkeley
English Motorist #2
Elizabeth Arlen
Mrs. Garland
David Gersh
Mr. Garland
Jacques Herlin
Hotel Desk Clerk
Jacques Maury
Hotel's Assistant Manager
Philippe Sturbelle
Cafe Waiter
Alice Sapritch
Dowager on the Eiffel Tower
Isa Carol Horio
Blond Girl at Eiffel Tower
Isabelle Massard
Brunet Girl at Eiffel Tower
Sylvie Badalati
Rusty's French Girl
Didier Pain
Video Camera Thief
Erika Wackernagel
Helga Spritz
Claudia Neidig
Rusty's German Girl
Massimo Sarchielli
The Other Thief
Jorge Krimer
Unfortunate Express Agent
Gloria Charles
Stewardess
Gary Owens
"Pig in a Poke" Announcer (uncredited)
Tom Willett
"Pig in a Poke" Audience Member (uncredited)
Peter Roy
Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited)
Reg Thomason
Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited)
Salvatore Billa
Policeman (uncredited)
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