Bus Riley's Back in Town
“Her wedding band was the only thing she didn't abandon!”
Synopsis
Bus Riley returns to his small town after time in the army. On his return, his ex-girlfriend wants to resume their relationship. The only problem is she has married in the mean time. Searching for fulfilment in his life, Bus decides to get a job with his gay friend who is a mortician. When the mortician makes a pass at him, Bus quickly gets out.
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Ann-Margret
Laurel Aiken
Michael Parks
Bus Riley
Janet Margolin
Judy Nichols
Brad Dexter
Wallace Slocum
Jocelyn Brando
Mrs. Riley
Larry Storch
Howie
Crahan Denton
Spencer
Kim Darby
Gertrude "Gussie" Riley
Brett Somers
Carlotta
Mimsy Farmer
Paula Riley
Nan Martin
Mrs. Nichols
Lisabeth Hush
Joy
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Spencer
Alice Pearce
Housewife
Chet Stratton
Benji
David Carradine
Stretch
Marc Cavell
Egg Foo
Parley Baer
Jules Griswald
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- William Inge
- Original Score
- Richard Markowitz
- Original Title
- Bus Riley's Back in Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Hart
William Inge
Richard Markowitz
Russell Metty
Folmar Blangsted
Elliott Kastner
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Hart
Director
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Richard Markowitz
Original Music Composer
Elliott Kastner
Producer
William Inge
Writer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bus Riley's Back in Town
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What is Bus Riley's Back in Town about?
Bus Riley returns to his small town after time in the army. On his return, his ex-girlfriend wants to resume their relationship. The only problem is she has married in the mean time. Searching for fulfilment in his life, Bus decides to get a job with his gay friend who is a mortician. When the mortician makes a pass at him, Bus quickly gets out.
Who directed Bus Riley's Back in Town?
Bus Riley's Back in Town was directed by Harvey Hart.
Who stars in Bus Riley's Back in Town?
The principal cast of Bus Riley's Back in Town includes Ann-Margret, Michael Parks, Janet Margolin, Brad Dexter, Jocelyn Brando.
When was Bus Riley's Back in Town released and how long is it?
Bus Riley's Back in Town was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Bus Riley's Back in Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bus Riley's Back in Town was composed by Richard Markowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bus Riley's Back in Town?
Bus Riley's Back in Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).