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Busted Up

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
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6.3/10
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Busted Up (1986)
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The owner of an inner-city gym happens to also be a skilled fighter, and when he is pressured by real-estate developers to close the gym, he fights in order to save it.The owner of an inner-city gym happens to also be a skilled fighter, and when he is pressured by real-estate developers to close the gym, he fights in order to save it.The owner of an inner-city gym happens to also be a skilled fighter, and when he is pressured by real-estate developers to close the gym, he fights in order to save it.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
109
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  • Director
    • Conrad E. Palmisano
  • Writer
    • Damian Lee
  • Stars
    • Paul Coufos
    • Irene Cara
    • Stan Shaw
Top credits
  • Director
    • Conrad E. Palmisano
  • Writer
    • Damian Lee
  • Stars
    • Paul Coufos
    • Irene Cara
    • Stan Shaw
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    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Paul Coufos
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    • Earl Birdas Earl Bird
    Irene Cara
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    • Simoneas Simone
    Stan Shaw
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    • Angieas Angie
    Tony Rosato
    Tony Rosato
    • Irving Draytonas Irving Drayton
    Frank Pellegrino
    Frank Pellegrino
    • Nick Sevinsas Nick Sevins
    Gord Judges
    • Tony Teneraas Tony Tenera
    Nika Kaufhold
    • Saraas Sara
    Mike D'Aguilar
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    George Buza
    George Buza
    • Captain Hookas Captain Hook
    John Dee
    John Dee
    • Daddy Rayas Daddy Ray
    Nick Nichols
    • Mr. Greeneas Mr. Greene
    John Ritchie
    • Philas Phil
    Rick Orman
    • Teddyas Teddy
    Garfield Andrews
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    Albert Bernardo
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    Lawrence King-Phillips
    • Kennyas Kenny
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    • Director
      • Conrad E. Palmisano
    • Writer
      • Damian Lee
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    Storyline

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    The owner of an inner-city gym happens to also be a skilled fighter, and when he is pressured by real-estate developers to close the gym, he fights in order to save it.
    • mother daughter relationship
    • neighborhood
    • marital separation
    • husband wife relationship
    • song
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    • Genres
      • Action
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      • Sport
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      • R
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Conrad E. Palmisano was married to co-star Irene Cara at the time of the film's release.
    • Connections
      Featured in Happy Hell Night (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Busted Up
      Written by Irene Cara & Gordon Groddy
      Performed by Irene Cara

    User reviews2

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    10/10
    Its a warzone!
    When i was first going to the movies to see the new and well liked movie Busted Up i was sceptical. I wasnt sure if this was just yet another Bloodsport copy.

    Frank Pellegrino really gives a once in a life time acting experience, he simply has it all! Class, charm and looks and of course the will and strength to accomplish such excellent acting as he does in Busted Up. This really is a movie for all martial arts fans and actually all other people who has the slightest idea of what a good movie is. Make some popcorn and enjoy this great Action blast of a movie. If you liked movies like Platos Run, Titanic, Gone with the wind and eye of the tiger you will be obsessed with this incredible movie about a man who knows what he wants and who gets what he wants.

    As Eddie Lomax came to find a reason so did Frank Pellegrino.

    A Real classic!
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    • bklarsen
    • Jun 2, 2002

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Killing Streets
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Busted Up Productions
      • Rose & Ruby Productions
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    • Budget
      • CA$2,100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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