Busting
“What this film exposes about undercover vice cops can't be seen on your television set.”
Synopsis
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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Quentin Tarantino on Busting
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-12-22
Top Cast
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Elliott Gould
Vice Detective Michael Keneely
Robert Blake
Vice Detective Patrick Farrel
Allen Garfield
Carl Rizzo
Antonio Fargas
Stephen
Michael Lerner
Marvin
Sid Haig
Rizzo's Bouncer
Ivor Francis
Judge Fred R. Simpson
William Sylvester
Mr. Weldman
Logan Ramsey
Dr. Berman
Richard X. Slattery
Desk Sergeant
Margo Winkler
Mrs. Rizzo
John Lawrence
Sergeant Kenefick
Frank Farmer
Rizzo's Connection
Cornelia Sharpe
Jackie Faraday
Danny Goldman
Mr. Crosby
Erin O'Reilly
Doris
Dee Carroll
Nurse
Karen Anders
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Hyams
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Busting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hyams
Peter Hyams
Billy Goldenberg
Earl Rath
James Mitchell
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hyams
Director
Earl Rath
Director of Photography
Peter Hyams
Writer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Robert Chartoff
Producer
James Mitchell
Editor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Busting
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Busting about?
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.
Who directed Busting?
Busting was directed by Peter Hyams.
Who stars in Busting?
The principal cast of Busting includes Elliott Gould, Robert Blake, Allen Garfield, Antonio Fargas, Michael Lerner.
When was Busting released and how long is it?
Busting was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Busting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Busting was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Busting?
Busting holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).