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Buster

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
3.9K
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Phil Collins in Buster (1988)
Based on the story of Ronald Christopher "Buster" Edwards, one of the thieves involved in "The Great Train Robbery" of 1963.
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Based on the story of Ronald Christopher "Buster" Edwards (Phil Collins), one of the thieves involved in "The Great Train Robbery" of 1963.Based on the story of Ronald Christopher "Buster" Edwards (Phil Collins), one of the thieves involved in "The Great Train Robbery" of 1963.Based on the story of Ronald Christopher "Buster" Edwards (Phil Collins), one of the thieves involved in "The Great Train Robbery" of 1963.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Green
  • Writer
    • Colin Shindler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Phil Collins
    • Julie Walters
    • Larry Lamb
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Green
  • Writer
    • Colin Shindler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Phil Collins
    • Julie Walters
    • Larry Lamb
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Top cast

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    Phil Collins
    Phil Collins
    • Busteras Buster
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Juneas June
    Larry Lamb
    Larry Lamb
    • Bruceas Bruce
    Stephanie Lawrence
    • Frannyas Franny
    Ellie Beaven
    Ellie Beaven
    • Nickyas Nicky
    Michael Attwell
    Michael Attwell
    • Harryas Harry
    Ralph Brown
    Ralph Brown
    • Ronnyas Ronny
    Christopher Ellison
    Christopher Ellison
    • Georgeas George
    Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock
    • Mrs. Rotheryas Mrs. Rothery
    Martin Jarvis
    Martin Jarvis
    • Inspector Mitchellas Inspector Mitchell
    Clive Wood
    Clive Wood
    • Sergeant Chalmersas Sergeant Chalmers
    Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle
    • Sir James McDowellas Sir James McDowell
    Michael Byrne
    Michael Byrne
    • Poyseras Poyser
    Harold Innocent
    Harold Innocent
    • Justice Parryas Justice Parry
    Rupert Vansittart
    Rupert Vansittart
    • Faircloughas Fairclough
    John Benfield
    John Benfield
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    John Barrard
    John Barrard
    • Walteras Walter
    Carole Collins
    • Lindaas Linda
    • Director
      • David Green
    • Writer
      • Colin Shindler(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Ronald Christopher "Buster" Edwards (Phil Collins) 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 start fresh, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
    • london england
    • great train robbery
    • heist
    • robber
    • train robbery
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • The greatest train robber of all time.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The real-life Ronald Christopher "Buster" Edwards committed suicide on November 29, 1994; he was 62.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scenes, when Buster walks off wearing a new suit he has just stolen, a Vespa P range motor scooter is visible. That model was introduced in 1977.
    • Quotes

      June Edwards: [when discussing buying a house worth £3,000] You could get a mortgage like other people!

      Buster Edwards: Do what?

      June Edwards: Borrow it from a bank.

      Buster Edwards: Well, I *do* borrow from banks, that is my job.

      June Edwards: I mean with their permission

      Buster Edwards: I thought you needed a reference to do that,

    • Crazy credits
      Buster Edwards never got the deal he hoped for. On the 9th December 1966 he was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for conspiring to rob Her Majesty's Royal Mail Train.
    • Alternate versions
      The initial U.S. release of this film had its running time cut from 102 minutes to 94 minutes by its U.S. distributor, Hemdale Films. The subsequent video release by HBO Home Video was based on this edited version, however, a more recent release by MGM Home Video includes the complete film uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Parkinson One to One: Episode #2.7 (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Two Hearts (One Mind)
      Performed by Phil Collins
      Written by Lamont Dozier / Phil Collins
      Courtesy of Hit & Run Music Ltd./Buster Films Ltd.
      Published by Philip Collins Ltd./Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd./Warner Brothers Music

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    Wonderful movie!
    This is one good movie! This is a good movie for Phil Collins fans such as myself. Phil Collins is not only a great singer and drummer, hes also a great actor. This is a good movie to watch on a Friday night if you don't have anything else to do. You won't be sorry.
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    • m_hebner
    • Aug 5, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Hırsız
    • Filming locations
      • Great Central Railway, Leicestershire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • The Movie Group
      • NFH Productions
      • Buster Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $540,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $265,038
      • Nov 27, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $540,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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