The Big Bus

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

Oct 22 1976 PG 1h 28m
Action, Comedy

The ultimate disaster film parody. 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?

Plot

The ultimate disaster movie parody. A nuclear powered bus is going non-stop from New York City, New York to Denver, Colorado, and is plagued by disasters due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby. When the driver is injured, a washed up, down on his luck, but used to be great type, who as it happens, used to be engaged to the inventor's daughter is brought in to drive the giant bus which includes a one lane swimming pool and a one lane bowling alley.

Written by

Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen

Directed by

James Frawley

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,969
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA