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Ultimate Vacation Collection (Vacation / European Vacation / Christmas Vacation / Vegas Vacation)Ultimate Vacation Collection (Vacation / European Vacation / Christmas Vacation / Vegas Vacation)
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The first one and Christmas Vacation are classics by any standards. Clark Griswold is right up there with Harold Lloyd's Everyman.
The Fletch CollectionThe Fletch Collection
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Another classic character, very different from Vacation"s Clark Griswold. This films' one-liners are some of the most often quoted.
Foul PlayFoul Play
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Chevy's first starring feature film and one of his best. Great chemistry with Goldie Hawn.
Seems Like Old TimesSeems Like Old Times
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Second and last pairing of Goldie Hawn with Chevy Chase. Worked like magic and left audiences hoping to see more of these two. Hasn't happened yet, though.
Three Amigos!Three Amigos!
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Hilarious ensemble piece with Chevy, Steve Martin and Martin Short. The 80s equivalent of The Three Stooges, without the eye-poking and head banging.
CaddyshackCaddyshack
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Funniest golf comedy ever! Chevy is upstaged by Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield and a gopher in this one, but his few scenes are quite effective!
Funny FarmFunny Farm
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One of Chevy's lesser known vehicles, it nevertheless is quite good, especially during the last half.
Spies Like Us (Snap Case)Spies Like Us (Snap Case)
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Somewhat reminiscent of the Hope-Crosby "Road" pictures (with a cameo by Bob Hope himself)it has its moments and works quite well on subsequent viewings.
Deal of the CenturyDeal of the Century
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William Friedkin directed this one and it features a darker-tinged Chevy. Selling weapons to third-world nations is still a relevant subject and, although flawed, this film is a must-see.
Fletch LivesFletch Lives
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The lesser of the two Fletchs it has, however, more great one-liners from Irwin Fletcher.
The Groove TubeThe Groove Tube
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This is not really a Chevy Chase film although he's featured briefly in two skits but the film is worth a glance.
Memoirs of an Invisible ManMemoirs of an Invisible Man
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The idea behind this film was not too inspired to begin with. Some clever special effects for the time but it signaled Chevy's downfall.
Saturday Night Live - The Complete First Season : 1975-1976Saturday Night Live - The Complete First Season : 1975-1976
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Chevy's TV debut. The birth of his famous catchphrase:"I'm Chevy Chase and you're not."
Man of the HouseMan of the House
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The latter day Chase: subdued and mild. Fewer laughs but not totally unworthy.
Funny MoneyFunny Money
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A more recent attempt to recapture the old magic. Despite being a poor comedy, Chevy manages to evoke some laughs with very flimsy material.
Cops And RobbersonsCops And Robbersons
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Chase and Jack Palance are quite good in this one. Sadly, the plot is not up to par.