Taking Care of Business
"You are who you pretend to be."
Originally released in 1990. Taking Care of Business is a comedy film. directed by Arthur Hiller.
Starring Jim Belushi, Charles Grodin, and Anne DeSalvo
Synopsis
An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (174 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$20M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jim Belushi
as Jimmy Dworski
Charles Grodin
as Spencer Barnes
Anne DeSalvo
as Debbie Lipton
Loryn Locklin
as Jewel Bentley
Stephen Elliott
as Walter Bentley
Héctor Elizondo
as Warden Toolman
Veronica Hamel
as Elizabeth Barnes
Mako
as Mr. Sakamoto
Gates McFadden
as Diane Connors
John de Lancie
as Ted Bradford Jr.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $20,000,000
Production Companies
- Silver Screen Partners
- Hollywood Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taking Care of Business about?
An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.
Who directed Taking Care of Business?
Taking Care of Business was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is Taking Care of Business?
Taking Care of Business has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Taking Care of Business released?
Taking Care of Business was released on August 16, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taking Care of Business?
The main cast of Taking Care of Business includes Jim Belushi, Charles Grodin, Anne DeSalvo, Loryn Locklin, Stephen Elliott.
Is Taking Care of Business worth watching?
Taking Care of Business has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 174 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.