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The Wayward Bus (1957)

NR · 1957-05-27 · 1h 27m · EN
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Three strangers embark on a life-changing journey on a fateful bus ride. As the road presents challenges, each character faces his or her own shortcomings, not knowing where life will lead next.

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Victor VicasDirector
Budget
$1.5M
Box office
$1.8M

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Joan CollinsJoan CollinsAlice ChicoyJayne MansfieldJayne MansfieldCamille OakesDan DaileyDan DaileyErnest HortonRick JasonRick JasonJohnny ChicoyBetty Lou KeimBetty Lou KeimNormaDolores MichaelsDolores MichaelsMildred PritchardLarry KeatingLarry KeatingElliott PritchardRobert BrayRobert BrayMorseKathryn GivneyKathryn GivneyBernice PritchardDee PollockDee PollockEd "Pimples" CarsonWill WrightWill WrightVan BruntMilton FromeMilton FromeStanton (uncredited)

Keywords

BusRoadtripCafe

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBus · Roadtrip · CafeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference461982Actor preference342882 · 338224 · 183048

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Three strangers embark on a life-changing journey on a fateful bus ride. As the road presents challenges, each character faces his or her own shortcomings, not knowing where life will lead next.

How long is The Wayward Bus?

The Wayward Bus has a runtime of 87 minutes.

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