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Risky Business
- Theatrical - Wide 1983-08-05
- Cast Tom Cruise Joe Pantoliano Richard Masur Bronson Pinchot Curtis Armstrong
- Directed by Paul Brickman
- Written by Paul Brickman
Box Office Gross:
$63,541,777
Running Time:
98 minutes
Language:
English
Production Company:
Geffen Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Jon Avent Productions
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Synopsis
Meet Joel Goodson, an industrious, college-bound 17-year-old and a responsible, trustworthy son. However, when his parents go away and leave him home alone in the wealthy Chicago suburbs with the Porsche at his disposal he quickly decides he has been good... See more for too long and it is time to enjoy himself. After an unfortunate incident with the Porsche Joel must raise some cash, in a risky way.
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Risky Business
Posted 27 years ago
Review Date: Director: Paul Brickman Writer: Paul Brickman Producers: Jon Avnet, Steve Tisch Actors: Tom Cruise as Joel Goodson Rebecca DeMornay as Lana Plot: Rich kid preparing for College suddenly finds himself all alone in the house as his parents...
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