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Gary Busey

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Last American Hero, TheLast American Hero, The (1973)
Dir. Lamont Johnson
Feat. Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald
Jeff Bridges' mix of redneck roughness and choirboy sweetness is just right for this 1973 true story of a country kid running moonshine and making…
A Star Is BornA Star Is Born (1976) Recommended
Dir. Frank Pierson
Feat. Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Paul Mazursky
The third screen version of an eminently watchable story, this time set in the fickle rock music scene with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson…
Gumball RallyGumball Rally (1976)
Dir. Charles Bail
Feat. Michael Sarrazin, Gary Busey, Raul Julia
Dir. by stunt specialist Bail, this car race indulgence depicts an illegal jaunt across America with hotrods, motorbikes, sports cars and grand prix…
Big WednesdayBig Wednesday (1978) Recommended
Dir. John Milius
Feat. Jan-Michael Vincent, Gary Busey, William Katt
Resonant, underrated youth movie about three red–blooded American boys who catch waves in mid–60s California but face the winds of change…
Buddy Holly Story, TheBuddy Holly Story, The (1978) Recommended
Dir. Steve Rash
Feat. Gary Busey
An exceptional Hollywood biography of the seminal rock 'n'roll star, with an uncanny lead performance from Gary Busey.
Straight TimeStraight Time (1978) Aro Favourite
Dir. Ulu Grosbard
Feat. Dustin Hoffman, M. Emmet Walsh, Harry Dean Stanton
Dustin Hoffman is brilliantly convincing as a convicted felon fighting a losing battle to go straight after a six year jail term, as are most aspects…
BarbarosaBarbarosa (1982) Recommended
Dir. Fred Schepisi
Feat. Willie Nelson, Gary Busey
A dignified, under–rated Western from Australian director Fred Schepisi that pairs Gary Busey with Willie Nelson in a tale of a young cowboy…
Hitchhiker, The (TV Series)Hitchhiker, The (TV Series) (1983)
Feat. Page Fletcher, Gary Busey, Peter Coyote
An early HBO series of mystery–thriller stories, related only by the character of The Hitchhiker (Page Fletcher), who introduces and closes…
D.C. CabD.C. Cab (1983)
Dir. Joel Schumacher
Feat. Mr T, Max Gail, Gary Busey
Low–octane comedy about a group of hapless cabbies struggling to keep their ailing company afloat. Mr. T and a pre–brain injury Gary…
InsignificanceInsignificance (1985)
Dir. Nicolas Roeg
Feat. Gary Busey, Tony Curtis, Theresa Russell
Curious chamber piece intriguingly posits Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, Joseph McCarthy and Albert Einstein as characters who meet in a hotel room in…
Silver BulletSilver Bullet (1985)
Dir. Daniel Attias
Feat. Gary Busey, Corey Haim, Everett McGill
Gary Busey livens Stephen King small town werewolf déjà vu.
Predator 2Predator 2 (1990)
Dir. Stephen Hopkins
Feat. Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Ruben Blades
No Arnie this time, but the evil alien is back (he was cheaper) for another bout of human carnage. This time downtown Detroit gets the brunt of its…
Point BreakPoint Break (1991) Recommended
Dir. Kathryn Bigelow
Feat. Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty
100% pure adrenalin? You bet! FBI rookie Keanu Reeves goes undercover to lynch an elite gang of surfing bankrobbers. Wild and incredulous, but…
Fallen Angels Vol. 1 & 2Fallen Angels Vol. 1 & 2 (1993)
Dir. Alfonso Cuaron, Phil Joanou, Tom Hanks
Feat. James Woods, Peter Gallagher, Isabella Rossellini
A–list talent lend their names to this crime series set in Hollywood's golden age. The actors fill the hats and coats, with a few famous names…
Drop ZoneDrop Zone (1994)
Dir. John Badham
Feat. Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey
Wesley Snipes is a numbered passenger again in trying to crack a skydiving terrorist gang led by Gary Busey. Not much grey matter to be found…
Surviving the GameSurviving the Game (1994)
Dir. Ernest Dickerson
Feat. Ice-T, Rutger Hauer, Gary Busey
Slick, if unnecessary, variation of 'The Most Dangerous Game' story in which a street–bum (Ice T) becomes the unwitting target of rich men who…
Carried AwayCarried Away (1995)
Dir. Bruno Barreto
Feat. Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, Amy Locane
Rustic, brooding melodrama in which a middle–aged school–teacher (Dennis Hopper) crosses the line with his 17–year old student, and…
SoldierSoldier (1998)
Dir. Paul Anderson
Feat. Kurt Russell, Gary Busey, Jason Scott Lee
Military sci–fi adventure wherein Kurt Russell utters terse words as an out–moded fighting machine grasping at a few straws of humanity…
Into the West (TV Mini-series)Into the West (TV Mini-series) (2005)
Feat. Matthew Modine, Graham (Actor) Greene, Beau Bridges
The tale of the settlement of the American West between 1820 and 1890 is laid out in sprawling confusing detail in this epic mini–series told…
Buy the Ticket, Take the RideBuy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006)
Dir. Tom Thurman
Feat. Gary Busey, John Cusack, Benicio Del Toro
Definitive documentary about the life and death of the late, great gonzo himself, Hunter S. Thompson. Visuals draw heavily on clips, including…
Piranha 3DDPiranha 3DD (2012)
Dir. John Gulager
Feat. Danielle Panabaker, Katrina Bowden, David Koechner
This chestier sequel to 2010's Piranha remake goes overboard with gratuitous T&A and wanton violence. Dumb, but if you're in the mood, a lot of fun,…

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