Man on a Bus
Synopsis
Six people who have emigrated to Israel from different countries are all on a bus traveling through the Negev Desert. They find themselves stranded overnight in the bus. To pass the time, each begins to tell the story behind their emigration to Israel.
Top Cast
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Broderick Crawford
Nahum
Ruth Roman
Rachel
Walter Brennan
Saul
J. Carrol Naish
Mr Stein
Peter Leeds
Enoch
Son of Lassie
Enoch's dog
Rosemary DeCamp
Miriam
Kim Charney
Tobias
Dorothy Neumann
Saul's wife
Robert Dix
tractor driver
Eda Reiss Merin
social worker
David Leonard
Doctor
Richard Hale
First Prisoner
John Qualen
Second Prisoner
Peter Brocco
third prisoner
Paul Bryar
North African policeman
Henry Corden
israeli policeman
Charles Regan
sailor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Longstreet
- Original Title
- Man on a Bus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- United Jewish Appeal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Stephen Longstreet
Harold J. Marzorati
Frank Santillo
Charles Levin
Department Leadership Roster
Harold J. Marzorati
Director of Photography
Stephen Longstreet
Writer
Charles Levin
Producer
Frank Santillo
Editor
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
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 Man on a Bus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man on a Bus about?
Six people who have emigrated to Israel from different countries are all on a bus traveling through the Negev Desert. They find themselves stranded overnight in the bus. To pass the time, each begins to tell the story behind their emigration to Israel.
Who directed Man on a Bus?
Man on a Bus was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in Man on a Bus?
The principal cast of Man on a Bus includes Broderick Crawford, Ruth Roman, Walter Brennan, J. Carrol Naish, Peter Leeds.
When was Man on a Bus released and how long is it?
Man on a Bus was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man on a Bus?
Man on a Bus holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).