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Busted (1983): Cast

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Busted is a 1983 drama directed by Jon Amiel, starring Alan Rickman as Simon, Michael Feast and Dave Hill. It runs 1 hour.

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Busted (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Jon Amiel
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Busted About?

The premise of Busted without spoilers.

When a phone rings in the dead of night, Simon—a thriving barrister—expects a routine call, but the voice on the other end belongs to Macy, a university friend he hasn’t heard from in years. Her unexpected message drags him into a deeply unsettling situation that proves far more disturbing than any ordinary late‑night interruption.

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Cast & crew

Busted Cast & Characters

Alan Rickman leads the cast as Simon, with Michael Feast as Paul Macy and Dave Hill as Det. Naylor. Directed by Jon Amiel; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jon Amiel

More films directed by Jon Amiel, best-rated first: Copycat, Entrapment, Creation and The Core.

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FAQ

Busted FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Busted, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Busted?

Busted runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Busted released?

Busted was released on January 28, 1983.

Who directed Busted?

Busted was directed by Jon Amiel.

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Who is in the cast of Busted?

Busted stars Alan Rickman as Simon, Michael Feast as Paul Macy and Dave Hill as Det. Naylor, among 11 credited actors.

Does Busted have a post-credit scene?

No. Busted has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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