The Big Bus

– The ultimate disaster film parody. A nuclear powered bus is making it's maiden non-stop trip from Ne..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
1976
The Big Bus (1976)

The ultimate disaster film parody. A nuclear powered bus is making it's 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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Producing Country:
USA
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The Big Bus (1976) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Oct 1976

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

James Frawley

Writer:

Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen

Main Actors:

Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck, Rene Auberjonois

Plot:

The ultimate disaster film parody. A nuclear powered bus is going Non-stop from New York to Denver and is plagued by disasters due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the Oil lobby. When the driver is injured a washed up, down on his luck, but used to be great type, who as it happens, used to be engaged to the inventor's daughter is brought in to drive the giant bus which includes a one lane swimming pool and a one lane bowling alley.

Awards:

1 win.

Production:

Paramount Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
78%