The Big Bus_
"At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing)."
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?
Starring
Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Big Bus was released 50 years ago in 1976.
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...
The Big Bus is a Action, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (20)
Joseph Bologna
Dan Torrance
Stockard Channing
Kitty Baxter
John Beck
Shoulders
René Auberjonois
Father Kudos
Ned Beatty
Shorty Scotty
Bob Dishy
Dr. Kurtz
José Ferrer
Ironman
Ruth Gordon
Old Lady
Harold Gould
Professor Baxter
Larry Hagman
Parking Lot Doctor
Sally Kellerman
Sybil Crane
Richard Mulligan
Claude Crane
Lynn Redgrave
Camille Levy
Richard B. Shull
Emery Bush
Stuart Margolin
Alex
Howard Hesseman
Jack
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
Mary Jane Beth Sue
Walter Brooke
Mr. Ames
Vic Tayback
Goldie
Murphy Dunne
Tommy Joyce
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Big Bus about?
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?
How long is The Big Bus?
The Big Bus has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Big Bus?
The cast of The Big Bus includes Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck, René Auberjonois, Ned Beatty.
What is the rating of The Big Bus?
The Big Bus has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 110 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Action
Comedy