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Operation 'The Bus'
In 1950 a Western spy is clandestinely parachuted into Communist Romania to retrieve secret WW2 codes and agent lists and also to assist a group of anti-Communist guerrillas escape but the Communist police is setting a trap.
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Plot Summary
A motley crew of drivers and passengers board the 'Cimmaron', a revolutionary, multi-wheeled bus designed for cross-country travel. As they embark on their maiden voyage, a series of comical mishaps and sabotage attempts threaten to derail their journey. The film culminates in a race against time to reach their destination before the bus breaks down completely.
Critical Reception
The Big Bus was met with a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike, with many finding its humor juvenile and its plot nonsensical. Despite its star-studded cast and ambitious premise, the film failed to find a significant audience.
What Reviewers Say
Widely panned for its weak gags and predictable disaster movie parody.
The film's humor is often considered crude and unsophisticated.
Despite a talented cast, the movie struggles with a flimsy and uninspired storyline.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Big Bus' to be a disappointing and unfunny comedy. Many expressed that the humor did not land, and the plot was too silly to be engaging, with some appreciating the ensemble cast despite the film's flaws.
Fun Fact
The 'Cimmaron' bus, a central prop in the film, was a custom-built vehicle that actually had 18 wheels and was designed to be a functional, albeit fictional, mode of transportation.
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