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Buster (1988) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language
1988 · 102 mins · English
Directed by
David Green
Starring
Julie Walters, Anthony Quayle, Ralph Brown, Rupert Vansittart, John Benfield, Michael Byrne

A crook lands a big heist, but when police refuse to close the case he disappears, cutting off contact with his wife and child. He arranges a meeting in Mexico, hoping to rebuild their lives, yet the looming threat forces him to choose between protecting his family and preserving his freedom, as the stakes rise and his loyalty is tested.

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