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Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus

Original title: The Big Bus
  • 1976
  • 12
  • 1h 28m
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5.7/10
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Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
A nuclear powered bus driving cross-country, from New York City to Colorado, is destined for disaster due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby.
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A nuclear powered bus driving cross-country, from New York City to Colorado, is destined for disaster due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby.A nuclear powered bus driving cross-country, from New York City to Colorado, is destined for disaster due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby.A nuclear powered bus driving cross-country, from New York City to Colorado, is destined for disaster due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby.

  • Director
    • James Frawley
  • Writers
    • Fred Freeman
    • Lawrence J. Cohen
  • Stars
    • Joseph Bologna
    • Stockard Channing
    • John Beck
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Frawley
    • Writers
      • Fred Freeman
      • Lawrence J. Cohen
    • Stars
      • Joseph Bologna
      • Stockard Channing
      • John Beck
    • 61User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Stockard Channing, Sally Kellerman, Lynn Redgrave, Ruth Gordon, Joseph Bologna, Rene Auberjonois, John Beck, Bob Dishy, Murphy Dunne, Richard Mulligan, Richard B. Shull, and Mary Charlotte Wilcox in Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
    Joseph Bologna and John Beck in Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
    Cast of THE BIG BUS, Paramount, 1976, Stockard Channing, Joseph Bologna, Rene Auberjonois, Ned Beatty, Bob Dishy, Jose Ferrar, Ruth Gordon, Lynn Redgrave, Richard Mulligan, Sally Kellerman
    Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
    Stockard Channing, Ned Beatty, Sally Kellerman, Lynn Redgrave, Ruth Gordon, Joseph Bologna, and Richard Mulligan in Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
    Stockard Channing, Ned Beatty, Sally Kellerman, Lynn Redgrave, Ruth Gordon, Joseph Bologna, and Richard Mulligan in Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
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    Ruth Gordon in Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
    Lynn Redgrave in Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
    Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
    Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)
    Ned Beatty in Die haarsträubende Reise in einem verrückten Bus (1976)

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    Joseph Bologna
    Joseph Bologna
    • Dan Torrance
    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Kitty Baxter
    John Beck
    John Beck
    • Shoulders
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Father Kudos
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Shorty Scotty
    Bob Dishy
    Bob Dishy
    • Dr. Kurtz
    José Ferrer
    José Ferrer
    • Ironman
    • (as Jose Ferrer)
    Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon
    • Old Lady
    Harold Gould
    Harold Gould
    • Professor Baxter
    Larry Hagman
    Larry Hagman
    • Parking Lot Doctor
    Sally Kellerman
    Sally Kellerman
    • Sybil Crane
    Richard Mulligan
    Richard Mulligan
    • Claude Crane
    Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave
    • Camille Levy
    Richard B. Shull
    Richard B. Shull
    • Emery Bush
    Stuart Margolin
    Stuart Margolin
    • Alex
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Jack
    Mary Charlotte Wilcox
    Mary Charlotte Wilcox
    • Mary Jane Beth Sue
    • (as Mary Wilcox)
    Walter Brooke
    Walter Brooke
    • Mr. Ames
    • Director
      • James Frawley
    • Writers
      • Fred Freeman
      • Lawrence J. Cohen
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    • Trivia
      The set-up cost to build "The Big Bus" vehicle was around $250,000. This comes out to around one million dollars in 2022 adjusted for inflation.
    • Goofs
      When the bus is being pulled out of the garage, the top of the front section just fits under the top of the door opening, but the back section of the bus includes an observation dome that is taller then the front of the bus. It could've never been pulled out of the garage.
    • Quotes

      Dan: You eat one lousy foot and they call you a cannibal. What a world!

    • Crazy credits
      Paramount Pictures thanks Trailways for their help and technical assistance in making this impossible picture possible.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Eine schrecklich nette Familie: Desperately Seeking Miss October (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Tommy Joyce
      (1976)

      Special material composed by Murphy Dunne

      Performed by Murphy Dunne (uncredited)

    User reviews61

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    Featured review
    7/10
    so incredibly stupid,...but I mean that in a GOOD way!
    This is a stupid film. I admit it. The acting is very broad, the script is dopey as can be and every element of the film says "DUMB" but it all works because the film never takes itself seriously and makes no pretense. Yes, it is meant to be stupid! I mean, just think about the plot--an air or sea disaster movie that instead occurs on a bus! And, this is no ordinary bus, but seems about 25,000 square feet (minimum) inside--complete with a huge lounge, seating for a huge number of passengers and even a bowling alley!! Plus, you add other plot ideas like a co-driver named "Shoulders" because he keeps driving over the shoulders of the road, a bomb planted aboard and the bus is actually NUCLEAR-POWERED!!! This movie is pure escapist fun. If you want something deep or really enjoy the films or Fellini or Truffaut and hate anything else, then this movie is not for you. If you like pure dopiness and could use a laugh, then this film is exactly what you need.
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    • planktonrules
    • Jul 11, 2006

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1976 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Big Bus
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,540,307
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,540,307
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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