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One Sheet, Risky Business
is a 1983 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film that is widely considered to be Tom Cruise's breakout role. The film was written and directed by Paul Brickman and stars Tom Cruise as Joel Goodsen and Rebecca De Mornay as Lana.
Plot Summary
The film follows high school senior Joel Goodsen, a responsible and trustworthy teen who is left home alone in a wealthy Chicago suburb when his parents go on vacation. He decides to have some fun, which escalates into him accidentally driving his father's Porsche into a lake and getting involved with a call girl named Lana. In an attempt to make quick money to fix the situation, he turns his parents' house into a brothel. The movie explores themes of materialism, loss of innocence, and coming of age.
Key Details
Release Date: August 5, 1983
Director: Paul Brickman
Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Curtis Armstrong
Soundtrack: The film's score was created by Tangerine Dream. The iconic dance scene features the song "Old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Seger. |
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