Bustin' Loose
“He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bustin' Loose 1981 TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-30
Top Cast
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Richard Pryor
Joe Braxton
Cicely Tyson
Vivian Perry
Angel Ramirez Jr.
Julio
Jimmy Hughes
Harold
Edwin DeLeon
Ernesto
Edwin Kinter
Anthony
Tami Luchow
Linda
Janet Wong
Annie
Alphonso Alexander
Martin
Kia Cooper
Samantha
Robert Christian
Donald
George Coe
Doctor Wilson T. Renfrew
Bill Quinn
Judge Antonio Runzuli
Roy Jenson
Klan Leader
Fred Carney
Alfred Schuyler
Peggy McCay
Gladys Schuyler
Luke Andreas
Loader
Earl Billings
Man at Parole Office
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.85x
+$20.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oz Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger L. Simon
- Original Score
- Mark Davis
- Original Title
- Bustin' Loose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Richard Pryor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oz Scott
Roger L. Simon, Lonne Elder III, Richard Pryor
Mark Davis
Fred Goodich, Dennis Dalzell
David Holden, Skip Lusk, Harry Keramidas
Michael S. Glick, Richard Pryor, William Greaves
Department Leadership Roster
Oz Scott
Director
Roger L. Simon
Screenplay
Richard Washington
Stunt Coordinator
Fred Goodich
Director of Photography
Rick Sawaya
Stunt Coordinator
Michael S. Glick
Producer
David Holden
Editor
Skip Lusk
Editor
Bill Whitten
Costume Design
Richard Pryor
Producer
Mark Davis
Original Music Composer
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Dennis Dalzell
Director of Photography
Stephen Loomis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bustin' Loose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bustin' Loose about?
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.
Who directed Bustin' Loose?
Bustin' Loose was directed by Oz Scott.
Who stars in Bustin' Loose?
The principal cast of Bustin' Loose includes Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Angel Ramirez Jr., Jimmy Hughes, Edwin DeLeon.
When was Bustin' Loose released and how long is it?
Bustin' Loose was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bustin' Loose?
Bustin' Loose had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $31.3M at the worldwide box office (2.85 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Bustin' Loose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bustin' Loose was composed by Mark Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bustin' Loose?
Bustin' Loose holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).