Blues Busters (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1950, Blues Busters is a comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 67 minutes. “The most riotous night club kings you've ever seen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Bowery Boys (Bowery Boys) open a nightclub after Sach has his tonsils out and wakes up with a singing voice.
Who’s in it. Blues Busters stars Leo Gorcey as Slip Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Horace DeBussy 'Sach' Jones, aka The Bowery Thrush, Adele Jergens as Lola Stanton and Gabriel Dell as Gabe Moreno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Blues Busters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blues Busters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blues Busters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blues Busters (1950)?
- In US, Blues Busters is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blues Busters worth watching?
- Blues Busters holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blues Busters?
- Blues Busters stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Adele Jergens, Gabriel Dell and Craig Stevens.
- When was Blues Busters released?
- Blues Busters was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.