Shady Business (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, Shady Business is a comedy and drama film directed by Vlastimir Radovanović, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Residents of a shanty town are faced with its destruction. With the help of the local trickster, Paja "the Bighead" moves with his family to an empty flat in New Belgrade blocks. Everything goes fine until the real owner knocks at the door.
Who’s in it. Shady Business stars Velimir Živojinović as Paja Glavonja, Mira Banjac as Nata, Dragomir Felba as deda Mika and Nada Vojinović as Ruža, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shady Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shady Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shady Business tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shady Business (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shady Business change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shady Business worth watching?
- Shady Business holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shady Business?
- Shady Business stars Velimir Živojinović, Mira Banjac, Dragomir Felba, Nada Vojinović and Tihomir Arsić.
- When was Shady Business released?
- Shady Business was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.