Synopsis
Based on the story of Ronald Christopher "Buster" Edwards (Phil Collins), one of the thieves involved in "The Great Train Robbery" of 1963.
Scores
Overall Score
37.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
42.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
18.5%
Review Aggregate
57.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Collins | 1988 | $5,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| Julie Walters | 1988 | $3,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Larry Lamb | 1988 | $2,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Martin Jarvis | 1988 | $2,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Sheila Hancock | 1988 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Stephanie Lawrence | 1988 | $1,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Michael Attwell | 1988 | $1,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Ralph Brown | 1988 | $1,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Anthony Quayle | 1988 | $1,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score56.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes4,620
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $540,000 | $1,431,936 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $540,000 | $1,431,936 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $270,000 | $715,968 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $4,095,000 | $10,858,846 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $2,142,000 | $5,680,012 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $216,000 | $572,774 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $6,723,000 | $17,827,601 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $594,000 (est) | $1,575,129 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $432,000 (est) | $1,145,549 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $269,000 | $713,316 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $463,000 | $1,227,752 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $118,800 | $315,026 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $1,876,800 | $4,976,772 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $4,846,200 | $12,850,828 |
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