Risky Business
United States • 1983 • 1h 38m
Director
#1227Criterion Collection →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 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.
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 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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Credits
Crew
DirectorPaul Brickman
WriterPaul Brickman
CinematographerBruce Surtees, Reynaldo Villalobos
EditorRichard Chew
ProducerJon Avnet, Steve Tisch
Cast
Tom Cruiseas Joel Goodson
Rebecca De Mornayas Lana