Summaries

Ivan Reitman brings you Big Shots, a slam-bang comedy-adventure with a heart as big as Chicago.

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.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • african american
  • chicago illinois
  • interracial friendship
  • friendship between boys
  • dead body in a car trunk
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Oct 1, 1987
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Hinsdale, Illinois, USA
Production companies Lorimar Film Entertainment Lorimar Motion Pictures

Box office

Gross US & Canada $3390043
Opening weekend US & Canada $1417738
Gross worldwide $3390043

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 34m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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