

Risky Business
1983-08-05 · 98 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Paul Brickman
- Production companies
- Geffen Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Jon Avent Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 6,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 63,541,777
Top Cast
Tom CruiseJoel Goodson
Rebecca De MornayLana
Joe PantolianoGuido
Richard MasurRutherford
Bronson PinchotBarry
Curtis ArmstrongMiles Dalby
Nicholas PryorJoel's Father
Janet CarrollJoel's Mother
Shera DaneseVicki
Raphael SbargeGlenn
Bruce A. YoungJackie
Kevin AndersonChuck (as Kevin C. Anderson)
Nathan DavisBusiness Teacher
Jerry TullosDerelict on Train
Ron DeanDetective with BullhornTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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