
Taking Care of Business(1990)
“You are who you pretend to be.”
Overview
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.
Director
Arthur Hiller
Studio
Silver Screen Partners
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$20M
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.

Thom Sharp
as Mike Steward

Ken Foree
as J.B., Prisoner making demands
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Silver Screen Partners • Hollywood Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taking Care of Business?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Taking Care of Business (1990).
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 and released in 1990. It is a comedy film.
How long is Taking Care of Business?▼
Taking Care of Business has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Taking Care of Business?▼
The cast of Taking Care of Business includes 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 and more.
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