The Big Bus (1976)
At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing).
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?
Director: James Frawley
Genre: Action, Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: June 23, 1976
Cast
- Joseph Bologna - Dan Torrance
- Stockard Channing - Kitty Baxter
- John Beck - Shoulders
- René Auberjonois - Father Kudos
- Ned Beatty - Shorty Scotty
- Bob Dishy - Dr. Kurtz
- José Ferrer - Ironman
- Ruth Gordon - Old Lady
- Harold Gould - Professor Baxter
- Larry Hagman - Parking Lot Doctor
Screenplay
Music: David Shire
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Jr.
Editing: Edward Warschilka
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes
Keywords
bus, bus ride, parody, bus bomb, slapstick comedy, spoof, disaster, sabotage, madcap comedy, cross country trip, disaster movie
Trailer
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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, Ned Beatty, Bob Dishy.
- How long is The Big Bus?
- The Big Bus has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Bus?
- The Big Bus is a Action, Comedy film.
- Where was The Big Bus produced?
- The Big Bus was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Big Bus?
- The themes of The Big Bus include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes.