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Bustin' Loose (1981)

He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.

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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.

Release Date
May 22, 1981
Runtime
1h 34m
Rating
6.2/10 (54 votes)

Directors: Oz Scott, Michael Schultz

Cast: Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Angel Ramirez Jr., Jimmy Hughes, Edwin DeLeon, Edwin Kinter, Tami Luchow, Janet Wong

Production: Universal Pictures, Richard Pryor Productions
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IMDb
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$31M
Full Cast (38 people)

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Bustin' Loose

He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.

He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.

6.2
94 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/22/1981
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Cast

Richard Pryor

as Joe Braxton

Cicely Tyson

as Vivian Perry

ARJ

Angel Ramirez Jr.

as Julio

JH

Jimmy Hughes

as Harold

ED

Edwin DeLeon

as Ernesto

EK

Edwin Kinter

as Anthony

TL

Tami Luchow

as Linda

JW

Janet Wong

as Annie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bustin' Loose about?

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.

How long is Bustin' Loose?

1h 34m

When was Bustin' Loose released?

May 22, 1981

Who directed Bustin' Loose?

Oz Scott, Michael Schultz

Who stars in Bustin' Loose?

Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Angel Ramirez Jr.

What genre is Bustin' Loose?

Comedy, Drama

What is Bustin' Loose rated?

R