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The Big Bus

The Big Bus

At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing).

The ultimate disaster film parody. A nuclear-powered bus is making its maiden non-stop trip from New York to Denver. The journey is plagued by disasters due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby. Will the down-on-his-luck driver, with a reputation for eating his passengers, be able to complete the journey?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Big Bus
  • Genres: Action, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1976-06-23
  • Runtime: 88 minutes
  • Rating: 5.233/10 (105 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.2409
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Joseph Bologna

Joseph Bologna

as Dan Torrance

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

as Kitty Baxter

John Beck

John Beck

as Shoulders

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

as Father Kudos

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

as Shorty Scotty

Bob Dishy

Bob Dishy

as Dr. Kurtz

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

as Ironman

Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon

as Old Lady

Harold Gould

Harold Gould

as Professor Baxter

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman

as Parking Lot Doctor

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Big Bus - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

busbus rideparodybus bombslapstick comedyspoofdisastersabotagemadcap comedycross country tripdisaster movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Bus?

The Big Bus is a Action, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1976-06-23.

Who are the main actors in The Big Bus?

The main cast includes Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck, René Auberjonois, Ned Beatty, .

Where can I watch The Big Bus online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Big Bus is available.

Is The Big Bus based on a true story?

At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing).

What is the IMDb rating of The Big Bus?

The Big Bus has an IMDb rating of 5.233/10 based on 105 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Big Bus?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Big Bus?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Big Bus filmed?

The Big Bus was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Big Bus?

The total runtime of The Big Bus is 88 minutes.

Is The Big Bus suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Big Bus?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Big Bus.

Does The Big Bus have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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