---
title: "Busted Up"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/busted-up-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 152422
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Busted Up (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/busted-up-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Busted Up is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Rose & Ruby Productions, Shapiro Entertainment, MCA/Universal Home Video. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An inner-city gym owner fights real-estate developers to save his livelihood."

### Why Watch
- features a skilled fighter protagonist
- directed by prolific actor-stuntman Conrad Palmisano

### Caveats & Content Note
- described as an average action-thriller
- Tone & Suitability: This is an action and drama film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/busted-up-1986#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Conrad E. Palmisano
- **Networks / Studios**: Rose & Ruby Productions, Shapiro Entertainment, MCA/Universal Home Video

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Coufos** as *Earl Byrd*
- **Irene Cara** as *Simone*
- **Tony Rosato** as *Irving Drayton*
- **Stan Shaw** as *Angie*
- **George Buza** as *Captain Hook*
- **Frank Pellegrino** as *Nick Sevins*
- **Gordon Judges** as *Tony Tenera*
- **Nika Kaufhold** as *Sara*
- **Mike D'Aguilar** as *Granite Foster*
- **John Dee** as *Daddy Ray*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Busted Up released?
The film was released in September 1986.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by prolific actor-stuntman Conrad Palmisano.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Earl, an inner-city gym owner and skilled fighter played by Paul Coufos.

### Q: What is the conflict in the film?
Earl is pressured by real-estate developers who want him to close his gym.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action and drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Busted Up — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152422)
- [Busted Up (1986) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/145897-busted-up/prehled/)

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