Bug Buster
“Dial 1-500-KICK-ASS for the Pest Eliminator near you.”
Synopsis
After the mayor uses a potentially dangerous substance to protect the local plantation, the lakeside town of Mountview, in California, is attacked by a lethal species of large cockroach. After some of the town's inhabitants are killed, the mayor enlists the help of eccentric pest exterminator General George S. Merlin in order to prevent further harm to the local dwellers.
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Randy Quaid
General George S. Merlin
Brenda Epperson
Dr. Laura Casey
Katherine Heigl
Shannon Griffin
James Doohan
Sheriff Carlson
George Takei
Dr. Hiro Fujimoto
Meredith Salenger
Veronica Hart
Ty O'Neal
Deputy Bo
David Lipper
Steve Williams
Bernie Kopell
Gil Griffin
Anne Lockhart
Cammie Griffin
Downtown Julie Brown
Katie Cunning
Doug Jones
Mother Bug
Dennis Fimple
Judediah
Allen Lulu
Lodge clerk
Cliff Emmich
Uncle Buck
Charles Glenn
Governor
Steve Stevens Jr.
Deputy Luke
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Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 13, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorenzo Doumani
- Screenplay & Story
- Malick Khoury
- Original Title
- Bug Buster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Production Studios
- Shoreline Entertainment, DMG Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorenzo Doumani
Malick Khoury
Hanania Baer
Department Leadership Roster
Malick Khoury
Writer
Lorenzo Doumani
Director
Allan H. Jones
Production Design
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bug Buster
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What is Bug Buster about?
After the mayor uses a potentially dangerous substance to protect the local plantation, the lakeside town of Mountview, in California, is attacked by a lethal species of large cockroach. After some of the town's inhabitants are killed, the mayor enlists the help of eccentric pest exterminator General George S. Merlin in order to prevent further harm to the local dwellers.
Who directed Bug Buster?
Bug Buster was directed by Lorenzo Doumani.
Who stars in Bug Buster?
The principal cast of Bug Buster includes Randy Quaid, Brenda Epperson, Katherine Heigl, James Doohan, George Takei.
When was Bug Buster released and how long is it?
Bug Buster was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bug Buster?
Bug Buster holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).