Bustin' Loose

Bustin' Loose

He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.

1981 · 94 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Drama

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.

Directed by Oz Scott · Written by Richard Pryor

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