The Bus Is Coming
“The man can't stop it! Don't miss it!”
Synopsis
A young black soldier returns home to Los Angeles from combat in Vietnam to find out that his brother had been killed by a gang of racist cops. Angered, he joins a black nationalist group to take his revenge.
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The bus is coming Trailer (1971)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wendell Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace Jackson
- Original Title
- The Bus Is Coming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- K-CALB Productions, William Thompson Productions Incorporated
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wendell Franklin
Horace Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Wendell Franklin
Director
Horace Jackson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Blaxploitation
Blaxploitation Movies: 1970-1979
Blaxploitation or blacksploitation is an ethnic subgenre of the exploitation film. It emerged in the United States in the early 1970s. Blaxploitation films were originally made specifically for an urban black audience, but the genre's audience appeal soon broadened across racial and ethnic lines.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bus Is Coming
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What is The Bus Is Coming about?
A young black soldier returns home to Los Angeles from combat in Vietnam to find out that his brother had been killed by a gang of racist cops. Angered, he joins a black nationalist group to take his revenge.
Who directed The Bus Is Coming?
The Bus Is Coming was directed by Wendell Franklin.
Who stars in The Bus Is Coming?
The principal cast of The Bus Is Coming includes Stephanie Faulkner, Mike B. Sims, Lonnie Bradford, Robert Brubaker, Morgan Jones.
When was The Bus Is Coming released and how long is it?
The Bus Is Coming was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bus Is Coming?
The Bus Is Coming holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).