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Crime Busters (1977)

โ€œHill and Spencer! They're a pair of car-crashing, womanizing, rough-housing loudmouths... and they're the good guys!โ€

7.0/10 ยท 738 votes 1h 55m pg ActionComedy

#15 of 25 films from 1977 #664 of 2168 in action

Directed by Enzo Barboni ยท Written by Enzo Barboni

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Overview

An attempted robbery turns to be an unexpected recruitment when two unemployed men mistakenly break into a police office instead of a store.

Cast

Terence Hillas Matt Kirby
Bud Spenceras Wilbur Walsh
David Huddlestonas Captain McBride
Luciano Catenaccias Fred 'Curly' Cline
Ezio Maranoas Bloodsucker
Luciano Rossias Geronimo
Luigi Casellatoas Drugstore Owner
Edy Biagettias Lieutenant Governor
Jill Flanteras Countess Galina Kochilova
Laura Gemseras Suzy Lee
April Cloughas Angie Crawford
Riccardo Pizzutias Fred's Henchman
Claudio Ruffinias Fred's Henchman
Roberto Messinaas Fred's Henchman

Facts

Release dateApril 1, 1977
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” about the same as the 1977 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Comedy
Original titleI due superpiedi quasi piatti
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0074442

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Questions

How long is Crime Busters?
Crime Busters runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Crime Busters worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 738 votes, which places it #15 of 25 films released in 1977 in this index (top 44%) and #664 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Crime Busters?
Crime Busters was directed by Enzo Barboni. Other well-rated titles by the same director: They Call Me Trinity (1970), Trinity Is Still My Name (1971), Go for It (1983).
Who stars in Crime Busters?
Terence Hill as Matt Kirby; Bud Spencer as Wilbur Walsh; David Huddleston as Captain McBride; Luciano Catenacci as Fred 'Curly' Cline; Ezio Marano as Bloodsucker; Luciano Rossi as Geronimo.
What is Crime Busters rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Crime Busters?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/74195.

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