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Bustin' Loose(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-05-22
62%
54 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $11,000,000.00
Revenue: $31,300,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Richard Pryor Productions
Movie: Bustin' Loose
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richard Pryor
Joe Braxton
Cicely Tyson
Vivian Perry
Video Trailer Bustin' Loose
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Bustin' Loose 1981 TV Spot - Trailer
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