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.

Chevy Chase
as Clark Griswold

Beverly D'Angelo
as Ellen Griswold

Dana Hill
as Audrey Griswold

Jason Lively
as Rusty Griswold

Victor Lanoux
as Thief

Eric Idle
as The Bike Rider

John Astin
as Kent

Paul Bartel
as Mr. Froeger

Maureen Lipman
as Lady in the Bed

Willy Millowitsch
as Fritz Spritz
r96sk
<em>'National Lampoon’s European Vacation'</em> largely disappoints. The opening events in England are its peak, a couple of moments produced a few chuckles; even if they were stupid scenes, good stupid though. Once leaving British borders, I did find it much more dull. The writers sure dislike t...