

Busting
1974-02-27 · 92 min · ★ 6.3
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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Production details
- Directors
- Peter Hyams
- Production companies
- United Artists, Winkler Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Elliott GouldVice Detective Michael Keneely
Robert BlakeVice Detective Patrick Farrel
Allen GarfieldCarl Rizzo
Antonio FargasStephen
Michael LernerMarvin
Sid HaigRizzo's Bouncer
Ivor FrancisJudge Fred R. Simpson
William SylvesterMr. Weldman
Logan RamseyDr. Berman
Richard X. SlatteryDesk Sergeant
Margo WinklerMrs. Rizzo
John LawrenceSergeant Kenefick
Cornelia SharpeJackie Faraday
Danny GoldmanMr. Crosby
Elaine PartnowDuty Nurse
Napoleon WhitingRizzo's ButlerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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