buster

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bust·er / ˈbəstər/ • n. chiefly inf. 1. a person or thing that breaks, destroys, or overpowers something: [in comb.] the drug's reputation as a flu-buster. 2. inf. used as a mildly disrespectful or humorous form of address, esp. to a man or boy: your parents' decisions affect you, like it or not, buster.

Buster

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Buster ★★½ 1988 (R)

The story of Buster Edwards, the one suspect in the 1963 Great Train Robbery who evaded being captured by police. Collins makes his screen debut as one of Britain's most infamous criminals. Collins also performs on the film's soundtrack, spawning two hit singles, “Two Hearts” and “Groovy Kind of Love.” 102m/C VHS, DVD . GB Phil Collins, Julie Walters, Larry Lamb, Stephanie Lawrence, Ellen Beaven, Michael Atwell, Ralph Brown, Christopher Ellison, Sheila Hancock, Martin Jarvis, Anthony Quayle; D: David Green; M: Anne Dudley.

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