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The Big Bus

The Big Bus

Jun 23, 1976
88 min
ActionComedy
5.2/ 10
108 votes

Overview

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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TMDB
5.2/10
108 votes
IMDB
5.6/10
3,810 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
64%
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US Box Office$3,540,307Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

1 win & 2 nominations

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

Status

Released

Original Language

en

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Paramount Pictures

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