Buster

Sep 16, 1988

1h 42m

★ 5.6

He'll steal your heart

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Crime

Production Companies

Buster Productions

The Movie Group

NFH Films

Buster Trailers

Cast

Buster Edwards

Phil Collins

June Edwards

Julie Walters

Bruce Reynolds

Larry Lamb

Ronny Biggs

Ralph Brown

George

Christopher Ellison

Mrs. Rothery

Sheila Hancock

Inspector Jack Mitchell

Martin Jarvis

Sir James McDowell

Anthony Quayle

Poyser

Michael Byrne

Nicky Edwards

Ellie Beaven

Fairclough

Rupert Vansittart

Gang Member

Steve McFadden

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