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      Buster

      1988, Romance/Comedy, 1h 30m

      4 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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      Movie Info

      The story of Great Train Robber Buster Edwards, a small-timer who fell in with more ambitious thieves. After the gang robs a London to Glasgow Royal Mail train in 1963, he takes his family into hiding in Mexico but finds that money is no substitute for life back home.

      • Rating: R

      • Genre: Romance, Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: David Green

      • Producer: Norma Heyman

      • Writer: Colin Shindler

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Release Date (DVD):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $350.1K

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Hernadale Film Corp.

      • Sound Mix: Surround

      Cast & Crew

      Phil Collins
      Julie Walters
      Larry Lamb
      Stephanie Lawrence
      Ellie Beaven
      Ralph Brown
      Sheila Hancock
      Martin Jarvis
      Anthony Quayle
      Colin Shindler
      Frank Giustra
      Peter E. Strauss
      Anne Dudley
      Tony Imi
      Lesley Walker
      Simon Holland
      Clinton Cavers

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      • Oct 30, 2011

        Phil Collins plays Buster Edwards in the film, it's not a role that suits him and he really couldn't act (as much as I love him). The soundtrack is amazing though.

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      • May 03, 2011

        One of a series of period crime films that came out of Britain in the late 80's (see also 'Scandal' and 'The Krays') this doesn't quite work, probably because it's not sure if it's a crime film or family drama. The film splits awkwardly into 2 halves (in England and then Acapulco) which really jars and it never really feels if enough time is spent on either. The acting is fine, although Collins can only really do 'cheeky chappie' and has problems showing genuine emotion. It's ok but it feels wrong that the whole thing is presented so lightly when someone actually died during the real robbery (this isn't touched on in the film). One of those films that seemed fun at the time but isn't as good as you remember. Great soundtrack though.

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      • Jun 14, 2010

        Amazingly Genesis' "Illegal Alien", when played repeatedly, syncs up perfectly with the second half of this film. It's quite the mind blowing experience. Look on in increasing disinterest as Phil Collins and family recreate nearly everyone's extended vacations in Mexico. If nothing else this film is worth it just to see Phil Collins slap his wife. Oh, and there's that weird part where the daughter starts screaming for her housekeeper in jibberish spanish as she's hurried onto a plane.

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      • Nov 13, 2008

        its not my sort of movie, it felt like a very long movie and i found it dragged in the middle which made the movie even more boring! its an okay drama but doesnt give enough for it to be an enjoyable movie!

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