The Big Bus
1976 · 1h 28m · Action, Comedy · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
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?
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James Frawley5.6Smart score
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