Risky Business (1983)
There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business.
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 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.
Director: Paul Brickman
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: August 5, 1983
Cast
- Tom Cruise - Joel Goodson
- Rebecca De Mornay - Lana
- Joe Pantoliano - Guido
- Richard Masur - Rutherford
- Bronson Pinchot - Barry
- Curtis Armstrong - Miles Dalby
- Nicholas Pryor - Joel's Father
- Janet Carroll - Joel's Mother
- Shera Danese - Vicki
- Raphael Sbarge - Glenn
Screenplay
- Paul Brickman (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Bruce Surtees, Reynaldo Villalobos
Editing: Richard Chew
Production: Geffen Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Jon Avent Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $64M
Original Language: en
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Rekindled High School Romance, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, High School Comedy and Growing Pains
Keywords
chicago, illinois, high school, brothel, coming of age, prostitution, playful
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Risky Business about?
- 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 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.
- Who directed Risky Business?
- Risky Business was directed by Paul Brickman.
- Who stars in Risky Business?
- Risky Business stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot, Curtis Armstrong.
- How long is Risky Business?
- Risky Business has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Risky Business?
- Risky Business is a Romance, Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Risky Business?
- Risky Business had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Risky Business gross?
- Risky Business grossed $64M worldwide.
- Where was Risky Business produced?
- Risky Business was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Risky Business?
- The themes of Risky Business include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Rekindled High School Romance, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, High School Comedy and Growing Pains.