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On the Buses

  • 1971
  • PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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On the Buses (1971)
Comedy

When the bus company finds itself short-staffed, Inspector Blake comes up with the brilliant idea of employing female drivers. The company is delighted, but the bus crews are horrified and t... Read allWhen the bus company finds itself short-staffed, Inspector Blake comes up with the brilliant idea of employing female drivers. The company is delighted, but the bus crews are horrified and try to get rid of the women.When the bus company finds itself short-staffed, Inspector Blake comes up with the brilliant idea of employing female drivers. The company is delighted, but the bus crews are horrified and try to get rid of the women.

  • Director
    • Harry Booth
  • Writers
    • Ronald Wolfe
    • Ronald Chesney
  • Stars
    • Reg Varney
    • Doris Hare
    • Michael Robbins
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    2.4K
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    • Director
      • Harry Booth
    • Writers
      • Ronald Wolfe
      • Ronald Chesney
    • Stars
      • Reg Varney
      • Doris Hare
      • Michael Robbins
    • 33User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Top Cast46

    Reg Varney
    Reg Varney
    • Stan Butler
    Doris Hare
    Doris Hare
    • Stan's Mum
    Michael Robbins
    Michael Robbins
    • Arthur Rudge, Stan's Brother-in-Law
    Anna Karen
    Anna Karen
    • Olive Rudge, Stan's Sister
    Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis
    • Blakey, Stan's Inspector
    Bob Grant
    Bob Grant
    • Jack Harper, Stan's Conductor
    Andria Lawrence
    Andria Lawrence
    • Betty
    • (as Andrea Lawrence)
    Pat Ashton
    Pat Ashton
    • Sally
    Brian Oulton
    Brian Oulton
    • Manager
    Pamela Cundell
    • Ruby
    Pat Coombs
    Pat Coombs
    • Vera
    Wendy Richard
    Wendy Richard
    • Housewife
    • (as Wendy Richards)
    Peter Madden
    Peter Madden
    • Mr. Brooks
    David Lodge
    David Lodge
    • Busman
    Brenda Gogan
    • Bridget
    Caroline Dowdeswell
    • Sandra
    Eunice Black
    • Ada
    Claire Davenport
    Claire Davenport
    • Peggy
    • Director
      • Harry Booth
    • Writers
      • Ronald Wolfe
      • Ronald Chesney
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This was the most financially successful film in Hammer's history.
    • Goofs
      When Blakey is thrown off the bus while Stan is performing the skid, he slides on the tarmac up to the insurance assessor. As he does so, the wheels on the trolley he is sliding on is visible under his coat as he stops.
    • Quotes
      • Blakey, Stan's Inspector: 'What's the matter with you, can't you drive? eh? Oh my god, look what you've done! Quick, get in that cab, pull away, quick! Hurry up!
      • Vera: I can't! Theres spiders in my cab!
      • Blakey, Stan's Inspector: Spiders? I don't care if you've got ants in your pants! You get in that cab and pull away quick!
    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating. All cuts have remained in all subsequent home video releases, rated 'PG'.
    • Connections
      Featured in On the Buses at the Movies (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      It's a Great Life on the Buses
      Music by Geoff Unwin

      Lyrics by Roger Ferris

      Sung by Quinceharmon

      [Title song played during both the opening and end credits]

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 1, 1971 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • YouTube - Video
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • U autobusu
    • Filming locations
      • Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hammer Films
      • EMI Films
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • £90,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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