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Busting

1974-02-27 · 92 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama · Action · Thriller

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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Directors
Peter Hyams
Production companies
United Artists, Winkler Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Elliott GouldElliott GouldVice Detective Michael Keneely
Robert BlakeRobert BlakeVice Detective Patrick Farrel
Allen GarfieldAllen GarfieldCarl Rizzo
Antonio FargasAntonio FargasStephen
Michael LernerMichael LernerMarvin
Sid HaigSid HaigRizzo's Bouncer
Ivor FrancisIvor FrancisJudge Fred R. Simpson
William SylvesterWilliam SylvesterMr. Weldman
Logan RamseyLogan RamseyDr. Berman
Richard X. SlatteryRichard X. SlatteryDesk Sergeant
Margo WinklerMargo WinklerMrs. Rizzo
John LawrenceJohn LawrenceSergeant Kenefick
Frank FarmerRizzo's Connection
Cornelia SharpeCornelia SharpeJackie Faraday
Danny GoldmanDanny GoldmanMr. Crosby
Erin O'ReillyDoris
Dee CarrollNurse
Karen AndersNurse
Elaine PartnowElaine PartnowDuty Nurse
Napoleon WhitingNapoleon WhitingRizzo's Butler

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