Vegas Vacation

Vegas Vacation is a 1997 film about the Griswolds trip to Las Vegas, as Clark got an extra bonus for developing a food preservative.

Directed by Stephen Kessler.

This time the Griswolds are on a roll. (taglines)

Clark Griswold

• That's nothing, it's a...birthmark.
• Hard six coming out.
• It's my long-life food preservative. The FDA finally approved it!
• Eddie, This is great! They don't have any of these games at the Mirage.
• His name is not Papagiorgio. His name is Rusty Griswold and he's a C+ student!
• Don't think unnatural thoughts about your cousin, Rus.
• ...and he want's to enter that garden, with a knowledge, and a mulch...
• Oh, Keno! This is easy.
• My pen burst. (after hotel employee notices Clark's arm is blue from falling in the plane's toilet)

Ellen Griswold

• (after an attempt to have sex with Clark in the bathroom goes horribly wrong) I'll never fly again.
• Clark, this is a family trip. Can you try to stay with the family.
• Could be worse...you could be pregnant again.
• You find the Clark Griswold that I married and you tell him that I'm at the Mirage!
• I love what you've done with the kitchenette.
• Well, I don't know what you would do with your horses, because, Clark likes to use the garage for the cars and the lawn mower.
• I've got news for you Clark. I haven't said yes, yet.

Rusty Griswold

• Couldn't you just roll us around on the bed again.
• I put a dollar in I won a car, I put a dollar in I won a car, I put a dollar in I won a car, I put a dollar in I won a car.
• Who would have thought my sister had the legs of a thoroughbred. Am I right?
• So I says to him, I said, "Get your own monkey!"
• It's expensive having an entourage.
• Security: "No corrective lenses tonight Mr Papagiorgio?" Rusty: "No sir, I do not require them."
• Holy crap, Wayne Newton's hittin' on mom!

Cousin Eddie

• Clark, have you ever tried to swim with the dolphins?
• [to Wayne Newton] Do you need a bodyguard? I'd die for you!
• Aw, she's got her mother's looks and her daddy's sense of balance.
• My garden's spittin' out 50-lb tomatoes.
• Hey, kids. Round-up time!
• Oh, yeah. That's from when I sold my kidney. I figured with all the advancements in modern science, I'd better sell it while someone still wanted to buy it. Smartest thing I ever did, Clark.
• Ahh Uban Coffee you know you can sprinkle that stuff on anything, ice cream, mashed potatoes or just eat it straight out of the can for a quick pick me up.
• Don't worry, he's with me.
• It's a bust, Las Vegas fun police, hand over your chips. ha ha ha ha
• Whoa man it is a blazer out there. You're lucky you got air conditioning in here {Casino} - like mother nature intended.
• I gotta warn ya Clark – they don’t play the same games that they do at them regular casinos

Cousin Vicki

• Lord is my witness, I hate this heat! If it isn't gluing your butt to the truck seat it's making you sweat like a farm animal!
• In this world, you’re either up on the stage in the spotlight, or down in the pit serving drinks
• Honey, these boys ain't much to talk to, but, if you want a night away from your cat... they're more than fine.

Other

• Jilly - That's it, kid. Now all we have to do is teach you how to dress.
• Roy - What a great audience.

Dialogue

Clark: Eddie, did anyone ever tell you, you're bad luck.

Eddie: You know, those were my mother's dying words. Course, when you're covered in third degree burns and your leg's caught in a bear trap, you're bound to say weird things.

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Ellen: Clark. Are you feeling lucky tonight, Sparky?

Clark: Not right now, honey. They're teaching me baccarat.

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Clark: Here, make the seats good.

[begins pouring coins into the Maitre d's hand]

Maitre d' : No...gratuity...necessary, sir. Right this way.

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Jilly: Kid, you made me a lot of money tonight. Hey, you like gettin' massages?

Rusty: By who?

Jilly: [sarcastically] By who...by me. Meet me in the spa tomorrow at 10 o'clock.

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Clark: You need any help with the grill, Eddie?

Eddie: No thanks, Clark. Don't have one. [throws chicken onto a rock] I'll get the tongs

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Audrey: OK, what happened to you last night?

Rusty: [giggles]

[Audrey and Rusty sit down to breakfast]

Audrey: Coffee

Rusty: Me, too.

Ellen: Make it three.

Clark: [to waitress] Four coffees it is.

Clark: Kids!

Audrey: Daddy, don't shout.

Clark: What do you say we each have an 'alone day', where each of us can go out and explore the city of Las Vegas in their own way.

Ellen: Clark, I don't think that's such a good...

Rusty: Thanks

Audrey: See, ya.

Clark: Don't worry, honey. You're gonna love it. See ya.

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Security: Have you seen a guy named Nick Papagiorgio?

Clark: Yes, he took my wallet. He's over there.

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[at Club Areola]

Security: Your usual table, Mr. Papagiorgio?

Rusty: Not today, Jimmy.

Clark: You're in deep trouble, my friend.

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Ellen: Clark. Are we lost?

Rusty: Yeah, dad. What block are we on?

Clark: Very funny, Rus.

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Rusty: I wanna gamble.

Clark: Russell. I never want to hear those words come out of your mouth again. Gambling is a very serious business.

Cast

• Chevy Chase - Clark Griswold
• Beverly D'Angelo - Ellen Griswold
• Randy Quaid - Cousin Eddie
• Ethan Embry - Russell "Rusty" Griswold
• Marisol Nichols - Audrey Griswold
• Miriam Flynn - Cousin Catherine
• Shae D'Lyn - Cousin Vicki
• Juliette Brewer - Cousin Ruby Sue
• Wallace Shawn - Marty the Blackjack dealer
• Christie Brinkley - "Girl in the Red Ferrari" (non-speaking cameo)
• Julia Sweeney - Mirage desk clerk
• Wayne Newton - himself
• Siegfried & Roy - themselves
• Toby Huss - young Frank Sinatra impersonator/fake ID salesman
• Sid Caesar - Mr. Ellis
• Jerry Weintraub - "Gilly from Philly"

External links

• Vegas Vacation quotes at the Internet Movie Database
• Vegas Vacation at Rotten Tomatoes