The Big Bus(1976)
At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing).
The Big Bus Synopsis
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?
The Big Bus (1976) is a action and comedy film directed by James Frawley, released on June 23, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck and René Auberjonois. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
- Director:
- James Frawley
- Writers:
- Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen
- Producers:
- Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Jr.
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Big Bus (1976) Trailer
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The Big Bus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Bologna
as Dan Torrance
Stockard Channing
as Kitty Baxter
John Beck
as Shoulders
René Auberjonois
as Father Kudos
Ned Beatty
as Shorty Scotty
Bob Dishy
as Dr. Kurtz
José Ferrer
as Ironman
Ruth Gordon
as Old Lady
Harold Gould
as Professor Baxter
Larry Hagman
as Parking Lot Doctor
Sally Kellerman
as Sybil Crane
Richard Mulligan
as Claude Crane
Key crew
Directed by James Frawley, written by Fred Freeman and Lawrence J. Cohen, produced by Fred Freeman and Lawrence J. Cohen.
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The Big Bus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 116 ratings.
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The Big Bus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Bus online?
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The Big Bus (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Big Bus?
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The main cast of The Big Bus (1976) includes Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck, René Auberjonois and Ned Beatty. The film was directed by James Frawley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Bus released?
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The Big Bus was released on June 23, 1976 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Big Bus worth watching?
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The Big Bus (1976) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big Bus?
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Yes. The official The Big Bus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.