Buster (1988)
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On August 8, 1963, the Royal Mail train, on its nighttime run from London to Glasgow, was robbed by 15 men who got away with 2.6 million pounds (today the equivalent of $35 million). Buster tells the story of one of the junior robbers, Buster Edwards (played by pop singer Phil Collins), in a crime… More On August 8, 1963, the Royal Mail train, on its nighttime run from London to Glasgow, was robbed by 15 men who got away with 2.6 million pounds (today the equivalent of $35 million). Buster tells the story of one of the junior robbers, Buster Edwards (played by pop singer Phil Collins), in a crime that came to be known as the Great Train Robbery. The film details the planning of the famous heist, but its main concern is Buster's relationship with his family and his devotion to his wife June (Julie Walters). The Edwards are like a British Kramden family, trying to make ends meet from day-to-day in their rental apartment, but instead of a bus driver, Buster is a two-bit thief who has the fine luck of hardly ever getting caught. After the Royal mail train robbery, the heat intensifies, since the Conservative Government, already smarting from the Profumo scandal, latches onto the train robbery as a means to deflect attention from the scandal by bringing the train robbers quickly to justice. Buster and June go into hiding and have a series of close calls before finally escaping to Mexico. Finally in paradise, the Edwards find their money quickly being eaten up and discover that they cannot adapt to the Mexico milieu. June, for her part, is homesick, and Buster, always ready to keep her happy, makes the grand gesture -- to return to England and turn himself in to the police. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Lovisa Inserra, David Green
- Written By
- Lovisa Inserra
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Indiepix
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Singer Phil Collins, who plays the lead in this British heist movie, was nominated for the Best Song Oscar.
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Cast
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Phil Collins
as Buster Edwards
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Julie Walters
as June Edwards
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Larry Lamb
as Bruce Reynolds
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Stephanie Lawrence
as Franny Reynolds
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Ellen Beaven
as Nicky Edwards
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Michael Attwell
as Harry
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Ralph Brown
as Ronny Biggs
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Christopher Ellison
as George
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Sheila Hancock
as Mrs. Rothery
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Martin Jarvis
as Inspector Jack Mitchell
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Clive Wood
as Sgt. Chalmers
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Anthony Quayle
as Sir James McDowell
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John Benfield
as Jimmy
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Michael Byrne
as Poyser
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Sergio Calderón
as Fruit Seller
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Álvaro Carcaño
as Boat Captain
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Rodolfo de Alexandra
as Market Stallholder
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Stewart Harwood
as Chip Shop Owner
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Harold Innocent
as Justice Parry
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Martin LaSalle
as Mexican Waiter
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Graham Lines
as Vicar
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Jean Ainslie
as Post Office Lady
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John Barrard
as Walter
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Carole Collins
as Linda
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Tony Collins
as Taxi Driver
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Alan Cowan
as Fireman
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Timothy Davies
as Gang Member
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Jessica Green
as Mandy
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Pauline Little
as Sally
- Ian Lowe
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Francisco Morales
as Mexican Doctor
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Amy Shindler
as Susan
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David Shindler
as David
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Evangelina Sosa
as Maria
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Rupert Vansittart
as Fairclough
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Vitelbo Vazquez
as Hospital Receptionist
- Roger McKern
- Vincenzo Nicoli
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James Donnelly
as Rent Man
- Frank Ellis
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John Patrick
as Seaman
- Cosmo Inserra
- Alex Emanuel
- Sandra Andreis
- Stephanie Laurence
