Paul Brickman

A master of the coming-of-age genre, Paul Brickman was born in 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and was active as a director from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. He is best known for his work in the comedy and drama genres, with his most famous film being the 1983 hit "Risky Business", starring Tom Cruise. While Brickman never received awards at major film festivals, his films are recognized for their exploration of adolescent angst and the transition to adulthood. Paul Brickman, a man who captured the complexities of youth with a rare blend of humor and depth, has a unique ability to bring out the raw, unfiltered essence of teenage life on screen.