Buster (1988)
He'll steal your heart
Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop, he goes into hiding and can't contact his wife and child. He arranges to meet them in Mexico where he thinks they can begin again, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom.
Director: David Green
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Crime
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: September 16, 1988
Cast
- Phil Collins - Buster Edwards
- Julie Walters - June Edwards
- Larry Lamb - Bruce Reynolds
- Ralph Brown - Ronny Biggs
- Christopher Ellison - George
- Sheila Hancock - Mrs. Rothery
- Martin Jarvis - Inspector Jack Mitchell
- Anthony Quayle - Sir James McDowell
- Michael Byrne - Poyser
- Ellie Beaven - Nicky Edwards
Screenplay
Music: Anne Dudley
Cinematography: Tony Imi
Editing: Lesley Walker
Production: Buster Productions, The Movie Group, NFH Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke, Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence
Keywords
mexico, robbery, scotland yard, based on true story, heist, train, train robbery, 1960s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Buster about?
- Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop, he goes into hiding and can't contact his wife and child. He arranges to meet them in Mexico where he thinks they can begin again, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom.
- Who directed Buster?
- Buster was directed by David Green.
- Who stars in Buster?
- Buster stars Phil Collins, Julie Walters, Larry Lamb, Ralph Brown, Christopher Ellison, Sheila Hancock.
- How long is Buster?
- Buster has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Buster?
- Buster is a Comedy, Romance, Crime film.
- Where was Buster produced?
- Buster was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Buster?
- The themes of Buster include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke, Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence.