Tom Cruise in ‘Risky Business’.Photo:Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett
Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett
“I think I’m safe in saying thatRisky Businesswas the last time he was just ‘Tom,’ " Curtis Armstrong wrote in his 2017 memoir,Revenge of the Nerd,perThe Hollywood Reporter.And that seems to be true.Tom Cruise’s performance in the Paul Brickman-directed film was so stellar it earned him his first Golden Globe nomination, and helped continue to catapult the actor to superstardom.Set in Chicago,Risky Businessfollows the adventures of a high-achieving, straight-laced and privileged high school student named Joel Goodsen (Cruise), whose friends convince him to have one big, pre-college romp during a weekend his parents are away. Throw in a prostitute and some unhinged teenagers and you have a risqué coming-of-age film that could only be made in the ’80s.From Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay to Curtis Armstrong, see what the cast of the classic film has been up to sinceRisky Businesspremiered in 1983.
“I think I’m safe in saying thatRisky Businesswas the last time he was just ‘Tom,’ " Curtis Armstrong wrote in his 2017 memoir,Revenge of the Nerd,perThe Hollywood Reporter.And that seems to be true.Tom Cruise’s performance in the Paul Brickman-directed film was so stellar it earned him his first Golden Globe nomination, and helped continue to catapult the actor to superstardom.
Set in Chicago,Risky Businessfollows the adventures of a high-achieving, straight-laced and privileged high school student named Joel Goodsen (Cruise), whose friends convince him to have one big, pre-college romp during a weekend his parents are away. Throw in a prostitute and some unhinged teenagers and you have a risqué coming-of-age film that could only be made in the ’80s.
From Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay to Curtis Armstrong, see what the cast of the classic film has been up to sinceRisky Businesspremiered in 1983.
01of 07Tom Cruise as Joel GoodsenTom Cruise.Warner Brothers/Everett; Bryan Bedder/GettyAt only 21 years old, Tom Cruise helmed this teen drama and delivered such an outstanding performance he received his first Golden Globe nomination for best actor. After playing Joel, Cruise, as we know, went on to have an illustrious career.As one of the most bankable actors of our time, he starred in blockbuster films such asThe Outsiders, Rain Man, Interview with the Vampire, Jerry Maguireand theMission Impossiblefranchise.The now 61-year-old Hollywood veteran continues to bring people to the movies. His latest works include 2022’sTop Gun: Maverickand this year’sMission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,which premiered in July.Off-screen, Cruise’s colleagues hail him as the king of holiday desserts as stars such as Rosie O’Donnell, Emily Blunt, Tom Hanks and many others look forward to receiving hiscoveted Christmas coconut bundt cake.
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Tom Cruise as Joel Goodsen
Tom Cruise.Warner Brothers/Everett; Bryan Bedder/Getty
Warner Brothers/Everett; Bryan Bedder/Getty
At only 21 years old, Tom Cruise helmed this teen drama and delivered such an outstanding performance he received his first Golden Globe nomination for best actor. After playing Joel, Cruise, as we know, went on to have an illustrious career.
As one of the most bankable actors of our time, he starred in blockbuster films such asThe Outsiders, Rain Man, Interview with the Vampire, Jerry Maguireand theMission Impossiblefranchise.
The now 61-year-old Hollywood veteran continues to bring people to the movies. His latest works include 2022’sTop Gun: Maverickand this year’sMission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,which premiered in July.
Off-screen, Cruise’s colleagues hail him as the king of holiday desserts as stars such as Rosie O’Donnell, Emily Blunt, Tom Hanks and many others look forward to receiving hiscoveted Christmas coconut bundt cake.
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Rebecca De Mornay as Lana
Rebecca De Mornay.Warner Brothers/ Everett; JC Olivera/Getty
Warner Brothers/ Everett; JC Olivera/Getty
Playing the prostitute who sends Joel’s world into a spiral wasRebecca De Mornay.
Though Lana’s profession wasn’t exactly highbrow, it was important to De Mornay, now 63, that the character was depicted with some grace and humanity.
03of 07Joe Pantoliano as GuidoJoe Pantoliano.Warner Brothers; Arturo Holmes/GettyPlaying Lana’s pimp, Guido, was Joe Pantoliano.The actor’s career spans a whopping 50 years, dating back to the ’70s. Pantoliano, 71, has been in blockbusters and cult favorites such asMemento, The Goonies, The MatrixandBad Boys,among a slew of other credits. Fans may also recognize him from his recurring role as Ralph Cifaretto on HBO’sThe Sopranos.
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Joe Pantoliano as Guido
Joe Pantoliano.Warner Brothers; Arturo Holmes/Getty
Warner Brothers; Arturo Holmes/Getty
Playing Lana’s pimp, Guido, was Joe Pantoliano.
The actor’s career spans a whopping 50 years, dating back to the ’70s. Pantoliano, 71, has been in blockbusters and cult favorites such asMemento, The Goonies, The MatrixandBad Boys,among a slew of other credits. Fans may also recognize him from his recurring role as Ralph Cifaretto on HBO’sThe Sopranos.
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Curtis Armstrong.Warner Brothers/Everett; Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty
Warner Brothers/Everett; Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty
Since the 1983 film, Armstrong, 69, has continued to find steady work. He starred in the drama seriesMoonlightopposite Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis in the ’80s, appeared in 2000’sNational Lampoon’s Van Wilderand has been a fixture in theRevenge of the Nerdsfranchise since its debut in 1984.
05of 07Bronson Pinchot as BarryBronson Pinchot.Warner Brothers; Kevin Winter/GettyBronson Pinchotalso portrayed another one of Cruise’s friends in the film. AfterRisky Business,Pinchot, now 64, scored parts in the ABC seriesPerfect Strangers,plusBeverly Hills CopandBeverly Hills Cop IIIopposite Eddie Murphy andTrue Romancewith Patricia Arquette, Christian Slater and Gary Oldman.He took a mini-break from acting in the early aughts andventured into home restoration, even launching his own show,The Bronson PinchotProject,between 2012 and 2013.
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Bronson Pinchot as Barry
Bronson Pinchot.Warner Brothers; Kevin Winter/Getty
Warner Brothers; Kevin Winter/Getty
Bronson Pinchotalso portrayed another one of Cruise’s friends in the film. AfterRisky Business,Pinchot, now 64, scored parts in the ABC seriesPerfect Strangers,plusBeverly Hills CopandBeverly Hills Cop IIIopposite Eddie Murphy andTrue Romancewith Patricia Arquette, Christian Slater and Gary Oldman.
He took a mini-break from acting in the early aughts andventured into home restoration, even launching his own show,The Bronson PinchotProject,between 2012 and 2013.
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Richard Masur as Rutherford
Since playing Mr. Rutherford, the recruiter from Princeton in the 1983 film, 74-year-old Richard Masur has generally kept a low profile all while continuing to work steadily in the business. He can be seen in small roles onOrange Is the New Black, The Good Fight, BullandThe Equalizer.
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Raphael Sbarge as Glenn
Raphael Sbarge.Warner Brothers; Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Warner Brothers; Jamie McCarthy/Getty
The now 59-year-old actor has been in every procedural drama one can think of —Criminal Minds, NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Wife, CSI: Miamiand then some. He also appeared in other blockbuster films such asIndependence DayandPearl Harbor.
source: people.com
