The Big Bus
“At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing).”
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?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Big Bus - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-04
Top Cast
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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
Sally Kellerman
Sybil Crane
Richard Mulligan
Claude Crane
Lynn Redgrave
Camille Levy
Richard B. Shull
Emery Bush
Stuart Margolin
Alex
Howard Hesseman
Jack
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
Mary Jane Beth Sue
Walter Brooke
Mr. Ames
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Frawley
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- The Big Bus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Frawley
Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen
David Shire
Harry Stradling Jr.
Edward Warschilka
Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen, Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Freeman
Writer
James Frawley
Director
Marianna Elliott
Costume Design
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Lawrence J. Cohen
Writer
Fred Freeman
Producer
Lawrence J. Cohen
Producer
Joel Schiller
Production Design
Edward Warschilka
Editor
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Bus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Big Bus includes Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck, René Auberjonois, Ned Beatty.
When was The Big Bus released and how long is it?
The Big Bus was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Bus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Bus was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Bus?
The Big Bus holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).