Busting (1974): Cast
Busting is a 1974 action drama directed by Peter Hyams, starring Elliott Gould as Vice Detective Michael Keneely, Robert Blake and Sid Haig. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Chartoff-Winkler Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Busting About?
The premise of Busting without spoilers.
The film reveals gritty undercover vice work that never appears on TV. When two Los Angeles vice‑squad detectives are ordered to drop the case, they refuse, chase a local mobster, and use unconventional, sometimes illegal tactics to get results. Their unorthodox tactics push the limits of acceptable police work.
Busting Cast & Characters
Elliott Gould leads the cast as Vice Detective Michael Keneely, with Robert Blake as Vice Detective Patrick Farrel and Sid Haig as Rizzo's Bouncer. Directed by Peter Hyams; 22 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Hyams
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Elliott Gould as Vice Detective Michael Keneely -
Robert Blake as Vice Detective Patrick Farrel -
Sid Haig as Rizzo's Bouncer -
Michael Lerner as Marvin
Also Starring in Busting
· 18 more- Allen Garfield Carl Rizzo
- Antonio Fargas Stephen
- Dee Carroll Nurse
- William Sylvester Mr. Weldman
- Danny Goldman Mr. Crosby
- Elaine Partnow Duty Nurse
- Logan Ramsey Dr. Berman
- John Lawrence Sergeant Kenefick
- Ivor Francis Judge Fred R. Simpson
- Chick Hearn Laker Sportscaster on Radio (voice, uncredited)
- Napoleon Whiting Rizzo's Butler
- Cornelia Sharpe Jackie Faraday
- Richard X. Slattery Desk Sergeant
- Frank Farmer Rizzo's Connection
- Margo Winkler Mrs. Rizzo
- Karen Anders Nurse
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- Dominique Pinassi Rizzo's Daughter
- Erin O'Reilly Doris
Busting Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Quentin Tarantino on Busting
Cars in Busting
22 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford Custom 500 and the 1964 Cadillac Ambulance.
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1972 Ford Custom 500 Main role -
1964 Cadillac Ambulance Important role -
1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Important role -
1964 Oldsmobile 98 Ambulance Important role
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Busting FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Busting, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Busting?
Busting runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Busting released?
Busting was released on February 27, 1974.
Who directed Busting?
Busting was directed by Peter Hyams.
More films by Peter Hyams Who is in the cast of Busting?
Busting stars Elliott Gould as Vice Detective Michael Keneely, Robert Blake as Vice Detective Patrick Farrel and Sid Haig as Rizzo's Bouncer, among 22 credited actors.
Does Busting have a post-credit scene?
No. Busting has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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