Risky Business

Risky Business

6.6IMDb Score
Released:1983-08-05
Duration:98 min
Director:Paul Brickman
Actors:Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot
Production:Geffen Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Jon Avent Productions

Overview:

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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