Bustin' Loose

Bustin' Loose

6.1IMDb Score
Released:1981-05-22
Duration:94 min
Director:Oz Scott, Michael Schultz
Actors:Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Angel Ramirez Jr., Jimmy Hughes, Edwin DeLeon
Production:Universal Pictures, Richard Pryor Productions

Overview:

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.

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