The Big Bus (1976)

1976 · 88 min · Action, Comedy

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?

Directed by James Frawley. Starring Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck, René Auberjonois and Ned Beatty.

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