Review of Bustin' Loose (1981) by Michael B — 03 Feb 2007

I freakin Love this Movie...Very Awesome!!!

This review of Bustin' Loose (1981) was written by Michael B on 03 Feb 2007.

Bustin' Loose has generally received mixed reviews.

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