

The Big Bus
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?
Critics Sentiment
Cyclops launches from New York amid public fanfare and media
Cyclops runs off road and teeters precariously over cliff edge
The film drops sharply from its comedic peak during the bus launch (7.3) to its weakest point when the bus teeters over the cliff (3.8), a decline of 3.5 points.
The Big Bus starts promisingly with solid setup and impressive visual gags that reviewers appreciate, peaking during the bus launch sequence with its luxurious interior and sight gags. However, the film loses significant steam in its second half as the actual disaster elements become tedious rather than funny, with critics consistently noting that laughs grind to a halt once the serious peril begins. While some reviewers found charm in its unpretentious silliness, the consensus is that it fails to maintain its early comedic momentum.
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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
Crew
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