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Buster

Sep 16, 1988
102 min
ComedyRomanceCrime
5.6/ 10
88 votes

Overview

Buster 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 begin again, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom.

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TMDB
5.6/10
88 votes
IMDB
5.9/10
4,463 votes
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US Box Office$540,000Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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"He'll steal your heart"

Status

Released

Original Language

en

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Production Companies

Buster ProductionsThe Movie GroupNFH Films

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