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BuyBust 2018

“How many lives are you willing to sacrifice?”

Status
Released
Runtime
127 minutes
Director
Erik Matti
Networks
Reality Entertainment, Viva Films
Where to Stream
Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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What is BuyBust?

Topic: Film "BuyBust" (2018). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
127 minutes
Release date
Aug 1, 2018
Original language
TL
Origin
Philippines
Studios
Reality Entertainment, Viva Films
Budget
$1,600,000
Revenue
$178,471
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 66 votes
Episode runtime
~127 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Reality Entertainment, Viva Films
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Topic: Film "BuyBust" (2018).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
No markdown, asterisks, headings, or bullet points.
Plain text only.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: BuyBust (stylized as BUYBUST).
Year: 2018.
Country/Origin: Philippine film.
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime (TMDB); Action thriller (Wikipedia).
Director/Co-writer: Erik Matti.
Cast: Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera (top-billed); Nina Manigan (anti-narcotics special operative).
Synopsis: A special forces team is sent to snuff out a drug den, but find themselves trapped inside it after being set-up and betrayed.
Plot detail: Anti-narcotics special operative Nina Manigan survives the slaughter of her entire squad in a drug raid compromised by dirty cops.
Release Date: 08/01/2018 (PH).
Runtime: 2h 7m.
Other: World premiere at New York Asian Film Festival.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): BuyBust is a

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“A gripping exploration of action and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is BuyBust worth watching?

BuyBust holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 66 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie BuyBust and when was it released?

BuyBust is a feature film with a runtime of 127 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

Who directed BuyBust?

BuyBust was directed by Erik Matti.

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