Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more.
Director: Chris Columbus
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Elisabeth Shue as Chris Parker |
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Maia Brewton as Sara Anderson |
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Keith Coogan as Brad Anderson |
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Anthony Rapp as Daryl Coopersmith |
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Calvin Levels as Joe Gipp |
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Vincent D'Onofrio as Dawson / 'Thor' |
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Penelope Ann Miller as Brenda |
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George Newbern as Dan Lynch |
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John Ford Noonan as John Pruitt |
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Bradley Whitford as Mike Todwell |
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Ron Canada as Greydon |
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John Davis Chandler as Bleak |
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Dan Ziskie as Mr. Anderson |
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Allan Aarons as Janitor #1 |
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Marcia Bennett as Nurse |
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Rummy Bishop as Janitor #2 |
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David Blacker as Cleminski |
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Lolita Davidovich as Blonde |
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John Dee as Old Man |
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Monica Devereux as Teenage Runaway |
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Clarke Devereux as Gangster at Table |
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Richard Rebiere as Friend |
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Rick Goldman as Adulterer |
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Deryck Hazel as Maitre D' |
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John Hemphill as Drunk at Party |
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Frank Hill as El Train Attendant |
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Philip Honey as Jock |
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Clark Johnson as Black Gang Leader |
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Maryann Kelman as Passenger |
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Kirsten Kieferle as Sesame |
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Peter Lavender as Hot Dog Vendor |
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Kevin Lund as Huge Guy |
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Southside Johnny as Band Leader at Frat Party |
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Allan Merovitz as Man with Gun |
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Sam Moses as Dr. Nuhkbane |
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Les Nirenberg as Fat Man |
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Juan RamÃrez as Chicano Leader |
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Diane Robin as Nurse |
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Sandi Ross as Bag Lady |
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Charlene Shipp as Mrs. Pruitt |
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Sandra Shuman as Mrs. Parker |
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Linda Sorensen as Mrs. Anderson |
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Walter Woodson as Gang Member |
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Jaap Broeker as Maitre'D (uncredited) |
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Billy Branch as Harmonica Player (uncredited) |
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Albert Collins as Self (uncredited) |
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Jordan-Patrick Marcantonio as Boy on Street (uncredited) |
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David Simkins as Frat Boy with Playboy (uncredited) |
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Andrew Shue as Extra (uncredited) |
| Writing | David Simkins | Writer |
| Directing | Chris Columbus | Director |
| Sound | Michael Kamen | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Debra Hill | Producer |
| Production | Lynda Obst | Producer |
| Crew | G.A. Aguilar | Stunts |
| Crew | Eddie J. Fernandez | Stunts |
| Crew | Jennifer Granger | Stunts |
| Crew | Stacy Logan | Stunts |
| Crew | Kay Whipple | Stunts |
| Crew | James Fierro | Stunts |
| Crew | Mark Harper | Stunts |
| Crew | Leslie Munro | Stunts |
| Crew | Daniel Maldonado | Stunts |
| Crew | Rich Wilkie | Stunts |
| Crew | Branko Racki | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Rick LeFevour | Stunts |
| Editing | Fredric Steinkamp | Editor |
| Editing | William Steinkamp | Editor |
| Production | Daniel J. Heffner | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Sound | David M. Ice | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Howard Neiman | Sound Editor |
| Production | David Coatsworth | Production Manager |
| Crew | Jayne Armstrong | Post Production Supervisor |
| Art | Gregory P. Keen | Assistant Art Director |
| Production | John G. Wilson | Unit Production Manager |
| Sound | Tom C. McCarthy | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Linda Gill | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | David Lee | Sound Mixer |
| Visual Effects | William Mesa | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Sound | Don S. Walden | Sound Editor |
| Visual Effects | Michael Lloyd | Matte Painter |
| Visual Effects | Rick Rische | Matte Painter |
| Sound | David W. Gray | Dolby Consultant |
| Production | Issy Shabtay | Production Supervisor |
| Sound | Roxanne Jones McCarthy | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Terry Porter | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Mel Metcalfe | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Fred Judkins | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | David J. Hudson | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Production | Janet Hirshenson | Casting |
| Art | Barbara Dunphy | Art Direction |
| Camera | Ric Waite | Director of Photography |
| Production | Jane Jenkins | Casting |
| Art | Daniel Loren May | Set Decoration |
| Art | Todd Hallowell | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Judith R. Gellman | Costume Design |
| Crew | Alison Reid | Stunts |
| Art | Drew Struzan | Art Designer |