The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
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.
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"Another classic story about mid-century America by the writer of A Christmas Story, Jean Shepard. This time Ralphie is a teenager, played by a young Matt Dillon. The story is a tapestry of hillarious episodes woven as only Ralphie/Jean Shepard can tell them. James Broderick, Matthew's late father, plays the "old man" again. Ralphie has a wacky blind date with Flick and two unsuspecting girls. Watch out for Ludlow Kissel, the "extra board" switchman, and his passion for inventing new fireworks, and the classic Shepard running gag about the "Washrag Chain Letter&quo..."
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The high-school band featured is a real band: The Chelmsford High School Marching Band from Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The movie was filmed in and around the Boston area. The scene with the band practicing was filmed in South Boston; those familiar with landmarks will recognize a few. While the band was practicing, dust was thrown into fans to create a "dust bowl" effect as the movie takes place in Indiana.
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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.