It Runs in the Family (1994)
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My Summer Story is the video title for It Runs in the Family. Based on the writings of humorist/raconteur Jean Shepherd, the film was the long-awaited sequel to the 1984 "sleeper" A Christmas Story. Set in the 1940s, the story is told from the point-of-view of Ralphie Parker (Kieran Culkin), who watches in bemusement as "The Old Man" (Charles Grodin) carries on a long-running feud with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus family. Mary Steenburgen is cast as Ralphie's ditsy mom. Also appearing is yet another celebrity sibling, Christian Culkin. Jean Shepherd himself narrates, as he did in the earlier film, while the direction is in the hands of A Christmas Story's Bob Clark. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bob Clark
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of It Runs in the Family
My Summer Story is the video title for It Runs in the Family. Based on the writings of humorist/raconteur Jean Shepherd, the film was the long-awaited sequel to the 1984 "sleeper" A Christmas Story. Set in the 1940s, the story is told from the point-of-view of Ralphie Parker (Kieran Culkin), who watches in bemusement as "The Old Man" (Charles Grodin) carries on a long-running feud with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus family. Mary Steenburgen is cast as Ralphie's ditsy mom. Also appearing is yet another celebrity sibling, Christian Culkin. Jean Shepherd himself narrates, as he did in the earlier film, while the direction is in the hands of A Christmas Story's Bob Clark. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 85 mins
Complete Cast of It Runs in the Family
- Charles Grodin - The Old Man
- Kieran Culkin - Ralphie Parker
- Al Mancini - Zudoc
- Roy Brocksmith - Assessor
- Wayne Grace - Emil Bumpus
- Tedde Moore - Miss Shields
- William Preston - Grandpa Bumpus
- Jean Shepherd - Narrator
- Ken West - Neighbor #3
- Scott Thomson - Delbert Bumpus
- Antonia Rey - Gypsy Woman
- Michael Mott - Fisherman
- Whitby Hertford - Lug Ditka
- Robert Dickman - Clovis Bumpus
- Mary Steenburgen - Mom
- Christian Culkin
- Troy Evans - Gertz
- Bernard Canepari - Neighbor #1
- Ida Lee - Grandma Bumpus
- Dick O'Neill - Pulaski
- Glenn Shadix - Leopold Doppler
- Chris Owen - Scott Farkus
- John Voldstad - Ace Bumpus
- Darwyn Swalve - Big Dickie Bumpus
- Jack Ong - Mr. Won Lung
- T.J. McInturff - Grover Dill
- Frank Collison - Floyd Bumpus
- Director(s):
- Bob Clark
- Writer(s):
- Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, Bob Clark
- Producer(s):
- Rene Dupont
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy, Family & Kids
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