17 Movies Starring Gary Busey

The Execution of Private Slovik

The Execution of Private Slovik

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1974-03-13

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

120 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (730 Reviews)

Director:

Lamont Johnson

Cast:

Writer:

Richard Levinson (written for television by)

William Link (written for television by)

William Bradford Huie (based on the book by)

Fullplot:

The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1976-12-17

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

139 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (4671 Reviews)

Director:

Frank Pierson

Cast:

Writer:

William A. Wellman

Robert Carson

John Gregory Dunne

Joan Didion

Frank Pierson

Fullplot:

Talented rock star John Norman Howard has seen his career begin to decline. Too many years of concerts and managers and life on the road have made him cynical and the monotony has taken its toll. Then he meets the innocent, pure and very talented singer Esther Hoffman. As one of his songs in the movie says "I'm gonna take you girl, I'm gonna show you how." And he does. He shows Esther the way to stardom while forsaking his own career. As they fall in love, her success only makes his decline even more apparent.

Big Wednesday

Big Wednesday

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1978-05-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

120 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (4284 Reviews)

Director:

John Milius

Genres:

DramaSport

Fullplot:

Matt Johnson, Jack Barlow, and Leroy Smith are three young California surfers in the 1960s. At first reveling in the carefree life of beaches, girls, and waves, they eventually must face the fact that the world is changing, becoming more complex, less answerable by simple solutions. Ultimately the Vietnam war interrupts their idyll, leaving them to wonder if they will survive until "Big Wednesday," the mythical day when the greatest, cleanest, most transcendent wave of all will come.

The Buddy Holly Story

The Buddy Holly Story

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1978-11-03

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (5972 Reviews)

Director:

Steve Rash

Cast:

Writer:

Alan Swyer (story)

John Goldrosen (book)

Robert Gittler (screenplay)

Fullplot:

The musical career of rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly is chronicled, from the days when "Peggy Sue" was "Cindy Lou", a song about his first girlfriend, to the meteoric run of "That'll Be the Day" up the charts, to his marriage, breakup with the Crickets, reunion with the Crickets, and untimely death.

Insignificance

Insignificance

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1985-08-02

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

110 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (2239 Reviews)

Director:

Nicolas Roeg

Genres:

DramaComedy

Cast:

Writer:

Terry Johnson (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Four 1950's cultural icons (Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio and Senator Joseph MacCarthy) who conceivably could have met and probably didn't, fictionally do in this modern fable of post-WWII America. Visually intriguing, the film has a fluid progression of flash-backs and flash-forwards centering on the fictional Einstein's current observations, childhood memories and apprehensions for the future.

Silver Bullet

Silver Bullet

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1985-10-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Netherlands

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (14960 Reviews)

Director:

Daniel Attias

Genres:

DramaHorror

Cast:

Writer:

Stephen King (novel)

Stephen King (screenplay)

Fullplot:

The small town of Tarker's Mills was a place that was very peaceful, where nothing extraordinary ever happened until one night when murders began. The townspeople believe it's some maniacal killer on the loose whom they intend to hunt down. Marty, a young handicapped boy, believes the killer is no man at all, but a werewolf. After a run-in with the werewolf, Marty and his sister Jane hunt all over town for the man who is the werewolf.

Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-03-06

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

110 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (178306 Reviews)

Director:

Richard Donner

Fullplot:

Martin Riggs is an L.A. cop with suicidal tendencies and Roger Murtaugh is the unlucky police officer with whom Riggs is assigned. Together they uncover a huge drug-smuggling operation, and as their success rate grows so does their friendship.

Hider in the House

Hider in the House

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-08-29

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.8 (791 Reviews)

Director:

Matthew Patrick

Genres:

Thriller

Fullplot:

A deranged man, Tom Sykes, hides out in the attic while an unsuspecting couple (Rogers & McKean) and their family carry on their life in the house below. Once Tom stops just hiding out and becomes involved with the family and, in particular, the wife, the problems begin. An original USA made for cable movie.

Predator 2

Predator 2

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1990-11-21

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

108 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (94476 Reviews)

Director:

Stephen Hopkins

Cast:

Writer:

Jim Thomas (characters)

John Thomas (characters)

Jim Thomas

John Thomas

Fullplot:

LAPD lieutenant Mike Harrigan and his cocky detective partner Jerry Lambert soon realize that what seemed a bloody feud between voodoo high priest King Willie's Jamaican gangs and Ramon Vega's Colombian drug gang is actually the work of a scary third party. Peter Keyes's federal team shields the crime scene even for the LAPD. BUt after forensics proves it must be an alien, who keeps making victims, the chase brings them all together.

Point Break

Point Break

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-07-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Japan

Runtime:

122 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (98012 Reviews)

Director:

Kathryn Bigelow

Cast:

Writer:

Rick King (story)

W. Peter Iliff (story)

W. Peter Iliff (screenplay)

Fullplot:

In the coastal town of Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers call themselves the ex-presidents. commit their crimes while wearing masks of ex-presidents Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. The F.B.I. believes that the members of the gang could be surfers and send young agent Johnny Utah undercover at the beach to mix with the surfers and gather information. Utah meets surfer Bodhi and gets drawn into the lifestyle of his new friend.

Under Siege

Under Siege

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1992-10-09

Languages:

English, Italian

Countries:

France, USA

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (56937 Reviews)

Director:

Andrew Davis

Fullplot:

The battleship Missouri is about to be decomissioned. Casey Ryback is Captain Adam's personal cook. And Ryback is always butting heads with the ship's XO Commander Krill but the Captain always intercedes. One day, after the President visits the Missouri, which is also the Captain's birthday, the Captain learns that a helicopter has been cleared to land on the ship by Commander Krill, which he was not informed of. When questioned Krill tells the Captain that it's a surprise for his birthday, the Captain then allows it. Later after another one of their scuffles, Krill has Ryback locked in the freezer. During the party, the rock band reveals themselves to be mercenaries, led by William Stranix, a CIA operative, who is in league with Krill to unload all of the ship's nuclear warheads. They lock up all of the crew and make preparations to remove the warheads. And Krill remembers Ryback, Stranix sends two of his men to take care of Ryback, only thing is that Ryback took care of them. Upon discovering their bodies, Stranix deduces that Ryback is more than a cook. He then sends Krill to check on him, and Krill discovers that Ryback's a NAVY SEAL, who got busted down to a cook after an incident in Panama. And Ryback continues to create trouble for them, so Stranix tries to hunt him down. Along the way, Ryback meets Jordan, a former playmate, who was supposed to entertain at the party but was also forgotten.

Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1993-07-07

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (16394 Reviews)

Director:

Daniel Stern

Fullplot:

12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. Although he's close to his mother Mary, Henry hates Mary's latest boyfriend, Jack Bradfield. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for. At first, Cubs manager Sal Martinella doesn't like Henry being on the team, but despite the rawness of his talent, Henry revives everyone's team spirit and reignites the enthusiasm of the fans. While money hungry Jack pulls strings behind the scenes to line his own pockets, Mary starts to fall for veteran pitcher Chet "Rocket" Steadman, whose injuries are curtailing a once sparkling career. While Henry bonds with Chet, Henry's friends resent Henry's star status when he arrives late to help them work on an old boat. As the Cubs head for the National League Championship series, Jack agrees to hand over Henry's contract to the New York Yankees for 25 million dollars. Mary doesn't like that, so when Jack angers Mary even more by stupidly saying that Henry is half his, Mary literally punches Jack out the door, with Henry cheering her on. Thinking about the idea of retiring, both Henry and Chet start performing badly, but they set out to redeem themselves at the National League championship series.

Rough Riders

Rough Riders

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1997-07-20

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

184 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (1327 Reviews)

Director:

John Milius

Cast:

Writer:

John Milius

Hugh Wilson

Fullplot:

In 1898 the US government decided to intervene on the side of the Cuban rebels in their struggle against Spanish rule. Assistant Navy Secretary Theodore Roosevelt decides to experience the war first hand by promoting and joining a volunteer cavalry regiment. The regiment, later known as the Rough Riders, brings together volunteers from all corners of the nation and all walks of life. When Roosevelt and his men finally land on Cuba, they face ambush, intense enemy fire, and a desperate, outnumbered charge up a defended hill.

Tribulation

Tribulation

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-01-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(679 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Peter Lalonde (screenplay)

Paul Lalonde (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Tom Canboro is a police detective with a Christian sister, Eileen, a brother, Calvin, a wife, Susan, and eccentric brother-in-law, Jason. One night, Jason seemingly goes insane and tries to kill Eileen, calling her a "hater". Tom soon realises this may be a conspiracy going as far as devil worship, but as he speeds in his car to get help, he suddenly loses control and crashes. Waking up in a strange hospital, he finds years have passed and people all over the world are wearing the mark of 666 on their right hands, and all those who don't are being killed off. Franco Macalusso, the believer in world peace Jason was fond of, now controls the world, and is trying to bring the world together as it was at the tower of Babel. Meanwhile, the "Haters" or Christians are hiding out and airing TBN tapes on the air for people to realise the Messiah is really the Antichrist, but their leader, Helen Hannah, is arrested...

Tribulation

Tribulation

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-01-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(694 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Peter Lalonde (screenplay)

Paul Lalonde (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Tom Canboro is a police detective with a Christian sister, Eileen, a brother, Calvin, a wife, Susan, and eccentric brother-in-law, Jason. One night, Jason seemingly goes insane and tries to kill Eileen, calling her a "hater". Tom soon realises this may be a conspiracy going as far as devil worship, but as he speeds in his car to get help, he suddenly loses control and crashes. Waking up in a strange hospital, he finds years have passed and people all over the world are wearing the mark of 666 on their right hands, and all those who don't are being killed off. Franco Macalusso, the believer in world peace Jason was fond of, now controls the world, and is trying to bring the world together as it was at the tower of Babel. Meanwhile, the "Haters" or Christians are hiding out and airing TBN tapes on the air for people to realise the Messiah is really the Antichrist, but their leader, Helen Hannah, is arrested...

Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice

Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-03-26

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

96 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

4.4 (2008 Reviews)

Director:

Steve Boyum

Genres:

ComedySport

Cast:

Writer:

Broderick Miller

Nancy Dowd (characters)

Fullplot:

With the original Hanson Brothers still on the same minor league ice hockey team, the Chiefs are sold to a new owner who gives them a female coach and puts them in a league in which they are to be regularly humiliated by an opposing Harlem Globetrotters-like team.

Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice

Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-03-26

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

96 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

4.4 (2016 Reviews)

Director:

Steve Boyum

Genres:

ComedySport

Cast:

Writer:

Broderick Miller

Nancy Dowd (characters)

Fullplot:

With the original Hanson Brothers still on the same minor league ice hockey team, the Chiefs are sold to a new owner who gives them a female coach and puts them in a league in which they are to be regularly humiliated by an opposing Harlem Globetrotters-like team.

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