

The Big Bus
1976-06-23 · 88 min · ★ 5.4
A nuclear-powered bus is making its maiden non-stop trip from New York to Denver. The journey is plagued by disasters due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby. Will the down-on-his-luck driver, with a reputation for eating his passengers, be able to complete the journey?
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- Directors
- James Frawley
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joseph BolognaDan Torrance
Stockard ChanningKitty Baxter
John BeckShoulders
René AuberjonoisFather Kudos
Ned BeattyShorty Scotty
Bob DishyDr. Kurtz
José FerrerIronman
Ruth GordonOld Lady
Harold GouldProfessor Baxter
Larry HagmanParking Lot Doctor
Sally KellermanSybil Crane
Richard MulliganClaude Crane
Lynn RedgraveCamille Levy
Richard B. ShullEmery Bush
Stuart MargolinAlex
Howard HessemanJack
Mary Charlotte WilcoxMary Jane Beth Sue
Walter BrookeMr. Ames
Vic TaybackGoldie
Murphy DunneTommy JoyceTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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