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MOVIE

The Big Bus

At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing).

★ 5.3 1976 88 min PG ActionComedy

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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The Big Bus in its release era

Released in 1976, The Big Bus sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1976-06-23
Rating
PG
TMDB score
5.3/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Topicsbusbus rideparodybus bombslapstick comedyspoofdisastersabotage

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