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Busted Up (1986)

Movie ★ 6.5 93 min

Action Drama

Prolific actor-stuntman Conrad Palmisano directed this average action-thriller about the owner of an inner-city gym. Earl (Paul Coufos) 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.

Conrad E. Palmisano Director Damian Lee Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 10, 1986
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0090782
Country
Language
Studio
Rose & Ruby Productions, Shapiro Entertainment, MCA/Universal Home Video

Cast

Paul Coufos Paul Coufos Earl Byrd Irene Cara Irene Cara Simone Tony Rosato Tony Rosato Irving Drayton Stan Shaw Stan Shaw Angie George Buza George Buza Captain Hook Frank Pellegrino Frank Pellegrino Nick Sevins Gordon Judges Tony Tenera Nika Kaufhold Sara Mike D'Aguilar Granite Foster John Dee Daddy Ray

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Frequently asked questions

What is Busted Up about?
Prolific actor-stuntman Conrad Palmisano directed this average action-thriller about the owner of an inner-city gym. Earl (Paul Coufos) 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.
Who directed Busted Up?
Busted Up was directed by Conrad E. Palmisano.
Who stars in Busted Up?
Busted Up stars Paul Coufos, Irene Cara, Tony Rosato, Stan Shaw.
When was Busted Up released?
Busted Up is a 1986 action, drama film.
Where can I watch Busted Up?
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