On the Buses
“From Telly Laughs To Belly Laughs!”
Synopsis
Stan gets a little annoyed when his Mum and Sister keep buying expensive items on hire purchase, but the money he earns for overtime working as a bus driver means that he can afford it... just! His job is secure, as bus drivers are hard to come by, and his overtime prospects are good, until the bus company decide to revoke a long standing rule and employ women bus drivers. Aghast at the thought of
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Reg Varney
Stan Butler
Doris Hare
Mrs. Butler
Michael Robbins
Arthur Rudge
Anna Karen
Olive Rudge
Stephen Lewis
Inspector Blakey
Bob Grant
Jack Harper
Andria Lawrence
Betty
Pat Ashton
Sally
Brian Oulton
Manager
Pamela Cundell
Ruby Wilson
Pat Coombs
Vera Hughes
Wendy Richard
Housewife
Peter Madden
Mr. Brooks
David Lodge
Busman
Brenda Gogan
Bridget
Caroline Dowdeswell
Sandra
Eunice Black
Ada Brown
Claire Davenport
Peggy Williams
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Booth
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe
- Original Score
- Max Harris
- Original Title
- On the Buses
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Booth
Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe
Max Harris
Mark McDonald
Archie Ludski
Ronald Wolfe, Ronald Chesney
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Booth
Director
Ronald Chesney
Writer
Ronald Wolfe
Writer
Mark McDonald
Director of Photography
Ronald Wolfe
Producer
Max Harris
Original Music Composer
Archie Ludski
Editor
Ronald Chesney
Producer
Scott MacGregor
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Buses
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What is On the Buses about?
Stan gets a little annoyed when his Mum and Sister keep buying expensive items on hire purchase, but the money he earns for overtime working as a bus driver means that he can afford it... just! His job is secure, as bus drivers are hard to come by, and his overtime prospects are good, until the bus company decide to revoke a long standing rule and employ women bus drivers. Aghast at the thought of
Who directed On the Buses?
On the Buses was directed by Harry Booth.
Who stars in On the Buses?
The principal cast of On the Buses includes Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen, Stephen Lewis.
When was On the Buses released and how long is it?
On the Buses was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Buses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Buses was composed by Max Harris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Buses?
On the Buses holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).