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Buster

Buster

He'll steal your heart

19885.61h 42m

Overview

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.

Directed by David Green
Written by Colin Shindler
Produced by Norma Heyman, Redmond Morris
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Top Cast

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Buster Edwards

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

June Edwards

Larry Lamb

Larry Lamb

Bruce Reynolds

Ralph Brown

Ralph Brown

Ronny Biggs

Christopher Ellison

Christopher Ellison

George

Sheila Hancock

Sheila Hancock

Mrs. Rothery

Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis

Inspector Jack Mitchell

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Sir James McDowell

Michael Byrne

Michael Byrne

Poyser

Ellie Beaven

Ellie Beaven

Nicky Edwards

Themes & Keywords

mexicorobberyscotland yardbased on true storyheisttraintrain robbery1960s

About Buster

Buster is a comedy, romance, crime film released in 1988 exploring themes of mexico, robbery, scotland yard, based on true story, heist, train. Directed by David Green, it stars Phil Collins, Julie Walters, Larry Lamb. 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.

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