Buster, released in 1988, is a biographical crime comedy-drama film directed by David Green. It stars Phil Collins in the titular role of Buster Edwards, a real-life small-time crook who was involved in the Great Train Robbery of 1963 in England.
The movie begins with Buster, a petty thief with a good heart, meeting and falling in love with June (played by Julie Walters) at a local fair. They get married and have a son, but their life is not easy as Buster keeps getting into trouble with the law. One day, he is approached by Bruce Reynolds (Larry Lamb), who offers him a chance to participate in a major heist.
Despite June's objections, Buster joins the gang and they successfully rob a mail train carrying millions of pounds. However, the police are hot on their trail, and Buster finds it hard to enjoy his ill-gotten gains with his family as they are constantly on the run. In a dramatic sequence, Buster decides to turn himself in but is sent to prison for his involvement in the robbery.
After serving his sentence, Buster tries to make a fresh start with June and their son and decides to flee to Mexico. However, their plans are disrupted when the police catch up with him, and he is faced with a difficult choice: save his family or ensure his own freedom.
The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, especially in the UK. Phil Collins received praise for his performance and was nominated for a BAFTA award for Best Actor. The movie features several of his songs on the soundtrack, including "Two Hearts" and "Groovy Kind of Love."