Big Shots

– Following the death of his father, a suburbanite runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
Big Shots (1987)

Following the death of his father, a suburbanite runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side. After being mugged, the boy befriends a young hustler and, after stealing a gangster's car, the two embark on an adventure down south in search of the hustler's estranged father.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Editor's Pick for:

Big Shots (1987) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Oct 1987

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Robert Mandel

Writer:

Joe Eszterhas

Main Actors:

Ricky Busker, Darius McCrary, Robert Joy, Robert Prosky

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations.

Production:

Lorimar Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10