The Heroin Busters (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, The Heroin Busters is an action and thriller film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Drug use in the city of Rome is at an all-time high. Children score from dealers in front of their schools, mules waltz straight through airport security, and Interpol's main man, Mike Hamilton (David Hemmings), is at his wits' end. Fed up to the back teeth with the local police force's incompetence, his only hope is to rely on one of his own men, Fabio (Fabio Testi), an officer so deep undercover that no-one but Hamilton knows who he really is. Even as Fabio gains the trust of cartel leader Gianni (John Loffredo), however, the dealers are edging ever closer to the truth, and when his cover is blown, the hunter becomes the hunted as Fabio finds himself alone in a desperate fight to survive.
Who’s in it. The Heroin Busters stars Fabio Testi as Fabio, David Hemmings as Mike Hamilton, Sherry Buchanan as Vera and Wolfango Soldati as Gilo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Heroin Busters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Full Moon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heroin Busters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heroin Busters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heroin Busters (1977)?
- In US, The Heroin Busters is available to stream on Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Heroin Busters worth watching?
- The Heroin Busters holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heroin Busters?
- The Heroin Busters stars Fabio Testi, David Hemmings, Sherry Buchanan, Wolfango Soldati and Joshua Sinclair.
- When was The Heroin Busters released?
- The Heroin Busters was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.