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The Big Bus

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The Big Bus is a 1976 American comedy film directed by James Frawley and written as a parody of disaster movies. Its story follows the maiden journey of a giant nuclear-powered bus called Cyclops, whose passengers and crew face a series of exaggerated hazards during the trip. The film uses the conventions of contemporary disaster cinema, including an ensemble cast, mechanical danger, and crisis management, for comic effect.

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What is The Big Bus about?

The Big Bus follows the maiden journey of Cyclops, a giant nuclear-powered bus whose passengers and crew face exaggerated dangers. The film uses that premise to parody disaster movies.

When was The Big Bus released?

The Big Bus is a 1976 American comedy film. Its release placed it in the era when large-scale disaster movies were especially popular targets for parody.

Who directed The Big Bus?

The film was directed by James Frawley. It was written as a comedy parody of disaster-film conventions.

What is Cyclops in The Big Bus?

Cyclops is the giant nuclear-powered bus at the center of the story. Its maiden trip drives the plot as the vehicle, crew, and passengers encounter a series of exaggerated hazards.

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