2 Movies Starring Peter Billingsley

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1983-11-18

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Canada

Runtime:

94 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

8.1 (99395 Reviews)

Director:

Bob Clark

Genres:

ComedyFamily

Cast:

Writer:

Jean Shepherd (based on the novel "In God We Trust

All Others Pay Cash" by)

Jean Shepherd (screenplay)

Leigh Brown (screenplay)

Bob Clark (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Christmas is approaching and 9 year-old Ralphie wants only one thing: a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun. When he mentions it at the dinner table, his mother's immediate reaction is that he'll put his eye out. He then decides on a perfect theme for his teacher but her reaction is like his. He fantasizes about what it would be like to be Red Ryder and catch the bad guys. When the big day arrives he gets lots of present under the tree including a lovely gift from his aunt that his mother just adores. But what about the BB gun?

The Dirt Bike Kid

The Dirt Bike Kid

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1985-11-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

90 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.3 (665 Reviews)

Director:

Hoite C. Caston

Cast:

Writer:

David Brandes (screenplay)

Lewis Colick (screenplay)

Julie Corman (story)

Fullplot:

When his mother sends Jack off with money to buy groceries, he comes home with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious, but when Jack uses the magic bike to save the local hot dog stand from the clutches of corrupt big business, he becomes the town hero.

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