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National Lampoon's Vacation

National Lampoon's Vacation is a comedy film series that chronicles the misadventures of the Griswold family, led by patriarch Clark Griswold, as they embark on various vacations that invariably descend into chaos. The series is renowned for its slapstick humor and satirical take on the American family vacation.

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National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) Movie Poster

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Clark Griswold, Ellen Griswold, Russell Rusty Griswold, Audrey Griswold, Cousin Eddie, Catherine Johnson, Aunt Edna, Roy Walley

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