Busting (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Busting is an action, drama and crime film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 92 minutes. “What this film exposes about undercover vice cops can't be seen on your television set.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Los Angeles vice squad officers find themselves up against their corrupt superiors when they try to bring a crime boss to justice. During the course of their investigation, the two cops disguise themselves as gay men and raid a gay bar.
Who’s in it. Busting stars Elliott Gould as Vice Detective Michael Keneely, Robert Blake as Vice Detective Patrick Farrel, Allen Garfield as Carl Rizzo and Antonio Fargas as Stephen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Busting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Busting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Busting tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Busting (1974)?
- In US, Busting is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Busting worth watching?
- Busting holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Busting?
- Busting stars Elliott Gould, Robert Blake, Allen Garfield, Antonio Fargas and Michael Lerner.
- When was Busting released?
- Busting was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.