Busting
“What this film exposes about undercover vice cops can't be seen on your television set.”
Defying orders to lay-off the case, two Los Angeles vice-squad cops go after a local mobster and use unorthodox methods to achieve results.
Where to watch Busting in United States
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Where is Busting streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Busting
Busting is a 1974 English-language crime, drama and action film directed by Peter Hyams. The cast is led by Elliott Gould, Robert Blake, Allen Garfield. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Busting was produced by United Artists and Winkler Films and made in United States of America. It was released on February 27, 1974, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Writers
- Peter Hyams
- Release date
- February 27, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- United Artists, Winkler Films
Busting cast & crew
Busting was directed by Peter Hyams and written by Peter Hyams.
The cast features Elliott Gould as Vice Detective Michael Keneely, Robert Blake as Vice Detective Patrick Farrel, Allen Garfield as Carl Rizzo, Antonio Fargas as Stephen, Michael Lerner as Marvin, and Sid Haig as Rizzo's Bouncer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Billy Goldenberg, cinematography is by Earl Rath, and it was produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff.
Is Busting worth watching?
Busting holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action, Busting is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Busting
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Cast of Busting
Elliott Gould
Vice Detective Michael Keneely
Robert Blake
Vice Detective Patrick Farrel
Allen Garfield
Carl Rizzo
Antonio Fargas
Stephen
Michael Lerner
Marvin
Sid Haig
Rizzo's Bouncer
Ivor Francis
Judge Fred R. Simpson
William Sylvester
Mr. Weldman
Logan Ramsey
Dr. Berman
Richard X. Slattery
Desk Sergeant
Margo Winkler
Mrs. Rizzo
John Lawrence
Sergeant Kenefick
Busting — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Busting in United States?
Busting is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Busting on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Busting is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Busting in?
Busting is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Busting?
Busting runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Busting rated?
Busting is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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