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Big Shots (1987)

PG_13 94 min  -  Adventure | Comedy | Crime  -   2 October 1987 (USA)
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Following the death of his father, suburbanite Obie runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Mandel

Writer:

Joe Eszterhas

Stars:

Ricky Busker, Darius McCrary and Robert Joy
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ricky Busker Ricky Busker ...
Darius McCrary ...
Robert Joy ...
Dickie
Robert Prosky ...
Keegan
Jerzy Skolimowski ...
Doc
Paul Winfield ...
Johnnie Red
Brynn Thayer ...
Mom
Bill Hudson ...
Dad
Jim Antonio Jim Antonio ...
Uncle Harry
Andrea Bebel Andrea Bebel ...
Alley
Hutton Cobb Hutton Cobb ...
Bible Salesman (segment "Kid")
Joe Seneca Joe Seneca ...
Ferryman
Beah Richards ...
Miss Hanks
Olivia Cole Olivia Cole ...
Mrs. Newton
Mitch Beasley Mitch Beasley ...
Duane Henderson
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Storyline

Following the death of his father, suburbanite Obie runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side. After being mugged, he befriends con artist Scam. The two then embark on a Down South adventure involving gangsters, the police, and a search for Scam's father. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Scam | Death | Race Relations | Child Abandonment | Interracial Friendship  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Amigos para siempre See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,417,000 (USA) (4 October 1987) (932 Screens)

Gross:

$3,390,043 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar Film Entertainment See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas based the character of Obie on his own son, Steve. See more »

Quotes

Obie: [observing Johnnie Red's ceiling mirror] He must get dressed lying down.
Scam: Man you dumb.
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Soundtracks

"Freedom Overspill"
Written by Steve Winwood (as Stevie Winwood), George Fleming and James Hooker
Performed by Steve Winwood (as Stevie Winwood)
Courtesy of Island Records See more »