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The Big Bus (1976)

Movie ★ 5.3 88 min

Action Comedy

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?

James Frawley Director Fred Freeman Writer Lawrence J. Cohen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 23, 1976
Runtime
88 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0074205
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Cast

Joseph Bologna Joseph Bologna Dan Torrance Stockard Channing Stockard Channing Kitty Baxter John Beck John Beck Shoulders René Auberjonois René Auberjonois Father Kudos Ned Beatty Ned Beatty Shorty Scotty Bob Dishy Bob Dishy Dr. Kurtz José Ferrer José Ferrer Ironman Ruth Gordon Ruth Gordon Old Lady Harold Gould Harold Gould Professor Baxter Larry Hagman Larry Hagman Parking Lot Doctor Sally Kellerman Sally Kellerman Sybil Crane Richard Mulligan Richard Mulligan Claude Crane Lynn Redgrave Lynn Redgrave Camille Levy Richard B. Shull Richard B. Shull Emery Bush Stuart Margolin Stuart Margolin Alex Howard Hesseman Howard Hesseman Jack Mary Charlotte Wilcox Mary Charlotte Wilcox Mary Jane Beth Sue Walter Brooke Walter Brooke Mr. Ames

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Bus about?
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?
Who directed The Big Bus?
The Big Bus was directed by James Frawley.
Who stars in The Big Bus?
The Big Bus stars Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck, René Auberjonois.
When was The Big Bus released?
The Big Bus is a 1976 action, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Big Bus?
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