Bustin' Loose(1981)
He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.
Bustin' Loose Synopsis
After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation, he is given a second chance. All he has to do is drive a group of special kids across the country.
Bustin' Loose (1981) is a comedy and drama film directed by Oz Scott, released on May 22, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Angel Ramirez Jr. and Jimmy Hughes. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Oz Scott
- Writers:
- Roger L. Simon, Richard Pryor, Lonne Elder III
- Producers:
- Richard Pryor, Michael S. Glick
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Goodich
- Composer:
- Mark Davis
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Richard Pryor Productions
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Bustin' Loose (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bustin' Loose before you stream it.
Bustin' Loose Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Pryor
as Joe Braxton
Cicely Tyson
as Vivian Perry
- Angel Ramirez Jr.
Angel Ramirez Jr.
as Julio
- Jimmy Hughes
Jimmy Hughes
as Harold
- Edwin DeLeon
Edwin DeLeon
as Ernesto
- Edwin Kinter
Edwin Kinter
as Anthony
- Tami Luchow
Tami Luchow
as Linda
- Janet Wong
Janet Wong
as Annie
- Alphonso Alexander
Alphonso Alexander
as Martin
- Kia Cooper
Kia Cooper
as Samantha
Robert Christian
as Donald
George Coe
as Doctor Wilson T. Renfrew
Key crew
Directed by Oz Scott, written by Roger L. Simon, Richard Pryor and Lonne Elder III, produced by Richard Pryor and Michael S. Glick.
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Bustin' Loose Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 55 ratings.
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Bustin' Loose – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bustin' Loose online?
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Bustin' Loose (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bustin' Loose?
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The main cast of Bustin' Loose (1981) includes Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Angel Ramirez Jr., Jimmy Hughes and Edwin DeLeon. The film was directed by Oz Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bustin' Loose released?
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Bustin' Loose was released on May 22, 1981 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Bustin' Loose worth watching?
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Bustin' Loose (1981) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bustin' Loose?
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Yes. The official Bustin' Loose trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.