what year was the movie christmas story made

The movie "A Christmas Story" was released in 1983, directed by Bob Clark and starring Peter Billingsley as Ralphie. The film is a classic holiday comedy based on a collection of short stories by Jean Shepherd and is often shown on television during the Christmas season. The plot follows Ralphie, a young boy who dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas and faces a series of challenges and misadventures along the way. It has become a beloved holiday classic and is known for its memorable characters and iconic lines.