Risky Business
“There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business.”
1983•R•1h 38m•6.6•Released
RomanceComedyDrama
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
Writer
Paul Brickman
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$64M
Languages
German, English
Studio
Geffen Pictures
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
Bruce A. Young
Jackie
Kevin Anderson
Chuck (as Kevin C. Anderson)
Sarah Partridge
Kessler
Nathan Davis
Business Teacher
Scott Harlan
Stan Licata
Production
Company
Geffen Pictures
Company
The Steve Tisch Company
Company
Jon Avent Productions
Producer
Jon Avnet
Producer
Steve Tisch
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