Busses Roar
“BYE-BYE, SPY! HERE COME THE MARINES!...What action! Iron-fisted leatherneck mows down sabotage ring...on hurtling cross-country bus!”
Synopsis
A sergeant saves the day when Axis agents plant a bomb on a bus bound for California oil fields.
Top Cast
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Richard Travis
Sergeant Ryan
Julie Bishop
Reba Richards
Charles Drake
Eddie Sloan
Eleanor Parker
Norma
Elisabeth Fraser
Betty
Richard Fraser
Dick Remick
Peter Whitney
Hoff
Frank Wilcox
Detective Quinn
Willie Best
Sunshine
George Meeker
Nick Stoddard
Rex Williams
Jerry Silva
Lottie Williams
1st Old Maid
Leah Baird
2nd Old Maid
Chester Gan
Yamanito
Inez Gay
Billy's Mother (uncredited)
William Hopper
Dark-Haired Sailor at Bar (uncredited)
Harry Lewis
Danny
Bill Kennedy
The Moocher
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bilson, Anthony Coldeway
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson, William Lava, Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Busses Roar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
George Bilson, Anthony Coldeway
Howard Jackson, William Lava, Max Steiner
James Van Trees
James Gibbon
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
George Bilson
Screenplay
Anthony Coldeway
Screenplay
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
James Gibbon
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Busses Roar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Busses Roar about?
A sergeant saves the day when Axis agents plant a bomb on a bus bound for California oil fields.
Who directed Busses Roar?
Busses Roar was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Busses Roar?
The principal cast of Busses Roar includes Richard Travis, Julie Bishop, Charles Drake, Eleanor Parker, Elisabeth Fraser.
When was Busses Roar released and how long is it?
Busses Roar was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Busses Roar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Busses Roar was composed by Howard Jackson, William Lava, Max Steiner.