Adventures in Babysitting
1987 film by Chris Columbus · Released July 1, 1987
Adventures in Babysitting (also known as A Night on the Town in certain countries) is a 1987 American teen comedy film written by David Simkins and directed by Chris Columbus in his directorial debut. It stars Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, and Maia Brewton, and features cameos by blues singer/guitarist Albert Collins and singer-songwriter Southside Johnny Lyon. Adventures in Babysitting was released by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution on July 3, 1987. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and grossed $34.4 million.
Cast ages when filming began (January 5, 1987)
- Elisabeth Shue, as Christina "Chris" Parker: 23
- Maia Brewton, as Sara Anderson: 9
- Keith Coogan, as Brad Anderson: 16
- Anthony Rapp, as Daryl Coopersmith: 15
- Calvin Levels, as Joe Gipp: 32
- Vincent D'Onofrio, as Dawson: 27
- Penelope Ann Miller, as Brenda: 22
- George Newbern, as Dan Lynch: 22
- Bradley Whitford, as Mike Todwell: 27
- Ron Canada, as Graydon: 37
- John Davis Chandler, as Bleak: 51
- John Ford Noonan, as "Handsome" John Pruitt: 43
- Lolita Davidovich, as Sue Ann: 25
- Albert Collins, as himself: 54
- Clark Johnson, as gang leader: 32