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Busting (1974)

What this film exposes about undercover vice cops can't be seen on your television set.

CrimeDramaActionThriller

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.

Release Date
February 27, 1974
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
6.2/10 (55 votes)

Director: Peter Hyams

Cast: Elliott Gould, Robert Blake, Allen Garfield, Antonio Fargas, Michael Lerner, Sid Haig, Ivor Francis, William Sylvester

Production: United Artists, Winkler Films
los angeles, california
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JPV852 - 6/10

Some interesting visuals, a decent (if not funny) ambulance chase sequence at the end, and strong performance from Elliott Gould, but the script is weak and is a forgettable 1970s crime-drama. **3.0/5**

December 25, 2021

Busting

Busting

What this film exposes about undercover vice cops can't be seen on your television set.

What this film exposes about undercover vice cops can't be seen on your television set.

6.2
92 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date2/27/1974
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Cast

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

Sid Haig

as Rizzo's Bouncer

Ivor Francis

as Judge Fred R. Simpson

William Sylvester

as Mr. Weldman

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Busting about?

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.

How long is Busting?

1h 32m

When was Busting released?

February 27, 1974

Who directed Busting?

Peter Hyams

Who stars in Busting?

Elliott Gould, Robert Blake, Allen Garfield

What genre is Busting?

Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller

What is Busting rated?

R

Is Busting available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV