Buster's Mal Heart
“The Inversion is Coming”
Synopsis
An eccentric mountain man on the run from the local sheriff recalls the mysterious events that brought him to his present fugitive state.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BUSTER'S MAL HEART (2017) Official Trailer | Rami MalekOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-06
Top Cast
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Rami Malek
Buster
DJ Qualls
Brown (The Last Free Man)
Kate Lyn Sheil
Marty
Toby Huss
Deputy Winston
Lin Shaye
Pauline
Mark Kelly
Oscar
Brooke Bundy
Ranger Meg
Teresa Yenque
Adelita
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Mrs. Bowery
Nicholas Pryor
Mr. Bowery
Lily Gladstone
Morning Shift Concierge
Jared Larson
Dale
Kate Berlant
Phone Sex Operator (voice)
Ruth Zalduondo
Maria Cueyatl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 28, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$73K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Adina Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Adina Smith
- Original Score
- Ellen Reid, Mister Squinter
- Original Title
- Buster's Mal Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $73K
- Production Studios
- Gamechanger Films, Snowfort Pictures, Everything Is Everything
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Adina Smith
Sarah Adina Smith
Ellen Reid, Mister Squinter
Shaheen Seth
Sarah Adina Smith
Jonako Donley, Travis Stevens, Mynette Louie, Wendy Ettinger, Geralyn White Dreyfous
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Adina Smith
Director
Sarah Adina Smith
Writer
Shaheen Seth
Director of Photography
Sarah Adina Smith
Editor
Alexis Rose
Production Design
Jonako Donley
Producer
Travis Stevens
Producer
Emily Batson
Costume Design
Ellen Reid
Original Music Composer
Mister Squinter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buster's Mal Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buster's Mal Heart about?
An eccentric mountain man on the run from the local sheriff recalls the mysterious events that brought him to his present fugitive state.
Who directed Buster's Mal Heart?
Buster's Mal Heart was directed by Sarah Adina Smith.
Who stars in Buster's Mal Heart?
The principal cast of Buster's Mal Heart includes Rami Malek, DJ Qualls, Kate Lyn Sheil, Toby Huss, Lin Shaye.
When was Buster's Mal Heart released and how long is it?
Buster's Mal Heart was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Buster's Mal Heart make at the box office?
Buster's Mal Heart grossed $73K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Buster's Mal Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buster's Mal Heart was composed by Ellen Reid, Mister Squinter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buster's Mal Heart?
Buster's Mal Heart holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).