Mutiny on the Buses
“Your Favourite BUSES Fun Gang... Back Again in Their SECOND Big Screen Comedy!”
Synopsis
Bus driver Stan Butler agrees to marry Suzy, much to the anguish of Mum, her son-in-law, Arthur, and daughter Olive. How, they wonder, will they ever manage without Stan's money coming in? Then Arthur is sacked, and Stan agrees to delay the wedding. Meanwhile, he hits on an idea: Arthur should learn to drive a bus. Somehow he does just that, and even gets a job. Stan then blackmails the Depot Manager into giving him the job of driver on the new money-making Special Tours Bus. A great idea ...if only the inspector hadn't taken Stan on his trial run to the Windsor Safari Park
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Reg Varney
Stan Butler
Doris Hare
Mrs. Butler
Michael Robbins
Arthur Rudge
Anna Karen
Olive Rudge
Bob Grant
Jack Harper
Stephen Lewis
Inspector Blakey
Janet Mahoney
Susy
Pat Ashton
Norah
Kevin Brennan
Mr. Jenkins
Bob Todd
New Inspector
David Lodge
Safari Guard
Tex Fuller
Harry
Caroline Dowdeswell
Sandra
Jan Rennison
Gloria
Damaris Hayman
Mrs. Jenkins
Juliet Duncan
Gladys
Michael Nightingale
Pilot
Roger Avon
Policeman (Safari Park)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Booth
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Wolfe, Ronald Chesney
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- Mutiny on the Buses
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Anglo-EMI, Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Booth
Ronald Wolfe, Ronald Chesney
Ron Grainer
Mark McDonald
Archie Ludski
Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Booth
Director
Ronald Wolfe
Writer
Ronald Chesney
Writer
Ronald Chesney
Producer
Ronald Wolfe
Producer
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Mark McDonald
Director of Photography
Archie Ludski
Editor
Scott MacGregor
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mutiny on the Buses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mutiny on the Buses about?
Bus driver Stan Butler agrees to marry Suzy, much to the anguish of Mum, her son-in-law, Arthur, and daughter Olive. How, they wonder, will they ever manage without Stan's money coming in? Then Arthur is sacked, and Stan agrees to delay the wedding. Meanwhile, he hits on an idea: Arthur should learn to drive a bus. Somehow he does just that, and even gets a job. Stan then blackmails the Depot Manager into giving him the job of driver on the new money-making Special Tours Bus. A great idea ...if only the inspector hadn't taken Stan on his trial run to the Windsor Safari Park
Who directed Mutiny on the Buses?
Mutiny on the Buses was directed by Harry Booth.
Who stars in Mutiny on the Buses?
The principal cast of Mutiny on the Buses includes Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen, Bob Grant.
When was Mutiny on the Buses released and how long is it?
Mutiny on the Buses was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Mutiny on the Buses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mutiny on the Buses was composed by Ron Grainer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mutiny on the Buses?
Mutiny on the Buses holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).