Cast of Bustin' Loose

Richard Pryor plays Joe Braxton, an ex-convict who is tasked with driving a group of troubled youths cross-country.

Cicely Tyson portrays Vivian Perry, a compassionate social worker who accompanies Joe Braxton on a road trip to find a new home for a group of troubled youths.

Ángel Ramírez plays Julio, one of the troubled youths on the cross-country road trip with Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry.

Jimmy Hughes portrays Harold, one of the troubled youths under the care of Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry during their journey.

Edwin DeLeon plays Ernesto, a character who is part of the group of troubled youths taken on the road trip by Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry.

Edwin Kinter portrays Anthony, one of the troubled youths accompanying Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry on their cross-country journey.

Tami Luchow plays Linda, a character amongst the troubled youths who are taken on a road trip by Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry.

Janet Wong portrays Annie, one of the troubled youths who is on the cross-country road trip with Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry.

Alphonso Alexander plays Martin, one of the characters in the group of troubled youths led by Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry on their road trip.

Kia Cooper portrays Samantha, a character amongst the troubled youths taken on the road trip by Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry.

Robert Christian plays Donald, one of the troubled youths who is part of the group under the care of Joe Braxton and Vivian Perry during their journey.

George Coe portrays Doctor Wilson T. Renfrew, a character involved in the journey taken by Joe Braxton, Vivian Perry, and the troubled youths on a cross-country road trip.