Warbus
Warbus

Warbus

1986Movie92 minEnglish

The plot concerns a small group of people who are forced to flee from their base (which happens to be a Mission) in an old school bus when the VC launch a vicious assault upon it. Along the way they are joined by a group of three battle hardened American Special Forces soldiers and together they desperately fight to make it to safety.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Ferdinando BaldiGenres: Action, War

Plot Summary

During a desert conflict, a seasoned American mercenary, a tough Russian soldier, and a handful of desperate individuals find themselves on a collision course. Pursued by an enemy army and facing dwindling supplies, their survival hinges on their ability to overcome personal animosities and work together. They must use their wits and combat skills to escape the treacherous landscape and reach safety.

Critical Reception

Warbus is a low-budget action film from the 1980s, characterized by its straightforward plot and exploitation elements. It received minimal critical attention upon release and is largely considered a forgettable entry in the action-war genre, appealing primarily to fans of direct-to-video B-movies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the polish and budget of mainstream war films.
  • Features typical 80s action movie tropes with questionable acting.
  • Offers a rudimentary plot with minimal character development.

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Fun Fact

The film is notable for its use of a somewhat obscure setting and its blend of American and Soviet military tropes, common in certain action films of the era.

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Reb_Brown

Reb_Brown

Shockingly credible Italian / Filipino action movie from relatively early in the cycle, WARBUS will inevitably suffer from comparison to the jokey film it draws the most inspiration from, STRIPES. Comedy is not an easy genre to export so th...