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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.9 / 100
1981·Comedy / Drama·1h 34m

BUSTIN' LOOSE

“He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.”

After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation, he is given a second chance. All he has to do is drive a group of special kids across the country.

Above the Line
Oz Scott, Michael Schultz·DirectorRoger L. Simon·ScreenplayRichard Pryor·StoryFred Goodich·Director of PhotographyMark Davis·Original Music ComposerDavid Holden·Editor
Cast
Richard Pryor·Joe BraxtonCicely Tyson·Vivian PerryAngel Ramirez Jr.·JulioJimmy Hughes·HaroldEdwin DeLeon·ErnestoEdwin Kinter·AnthonyTami Luchow·LindaJanet Wong·AnnieAlphonso Alexander·MartinKia Cooper·Samantha
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 8
Oz Scott·DirectorMichael Schultz·DirectorMaximilian Bing·First Assistant DirectorClifford C. Coleman·First Assistant DirectorHope R. Goodwin·Second Assistant DirectorDavid Holden·Second Unit DirectorKalai Strode·First Assistant DirectorJohn Syrjamaki·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Richard Pryor·StoryRoger L. Simon·ScreenplayLonne Elder III·Adaptation
Camera· 2
Fred Goodich·Director of PhotographyDennis Dalzell·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
David Holden·EditorHarry Keramidas·EditorSkip Lusk·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mark Davis·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
John W. Corso·Art DirectionCharles R. Davis·Art DirectionStephen Loomis·Costume DesignBill Whitten·Costume DesignClint Robinson·Property MasterGerald Wade·Property Master
Production· 5
Michael S. Glick·ProducerWilliam Greaves·Executive ProducerRichard Pryor·ProducerRobert Latham Brown·Unit Production ManagerCharles Washburn·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Phil Chong·StuntsErik Cord·Stunts
By the Numbers
68.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$31M
ROI 185%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Bustin' Loose's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8C8C8C
#E5A76B
#4A4A4A
Mood
Joyful, Lively, Familial
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A group of seven people, including adults and children, are clustered together in the center of the frame against a plain, light gray background. The title "BUS”

comedydrama
Key Elements
Group Of PeopleTitle Text
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
6/10
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