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1983 · 98 min · R

Risky Business

Directed by Paul Brickman · Romance, Comedy, Drama

Risky Business (1983) is a Romance film, directed by Paul Brickman set in Chicago during the 1980s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Christopher FrankeEdgar FroeseJohannes Schmölling
Cinematography
Bruce SurteesReynaldo Villalobos
Cast
Tom CruiseRebecca De MornayJoe PantolianoRichard MasurBronson PinchotCurtis ArmstrongNicholas PryorJanet Carroll

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Chicago
Setting
Suburban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of Age
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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