Bus Stop
"Give this boy enough rope and he'll land Marilyn Monroe!"
Originally released in 1956. Bus Stop is a comedy/drama film. directed by Joshua Logan.
Starring Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, and Arthur O'Connell
Synopsis
Cowboys Beauregard Decker and Virgil Blessing attend a rodeo in Phoenix, where Decker falls in love with beautiful cafe singer Cherie. He wants to take Cherie back to his native Montana and marry her, but she dreams of traveling to Hollywood and becoming famous. When she resists his advances, Decker forces Cherie onto the bus back to Montana with him, but, when the bus makes an unscheduled stop due to bad weather, the tables are turned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (230 votes)
Budget
$220K
Production budget
Box Office
$7.3M
33.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marilyn Monroe
as Cherie
Don Murray
as Beauregard 'Bo' Decker
Arthur O'Connell
as Virgil Blessing
Betty Field
as Grace
Eileen Heckart
as Vera
Robert Bray
as Carl
Hope Lange
as Elma Duckworth
Hans Conried
as Life Magazine Photographer
Max Showalter
as Life Magazine Reporter
Linda Brace
as Evelyn (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $220,000
- Revenue
- $7,270,000
Production Companies
- Marilyn Monroe Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bus Stop about?
Cowboys Beauregard Decker and Virgil Blessing attend a rodeo in Phoenix, where Decker falls in love with beautiful cafe singer Cherie. He wants to take Cherie back to his native Montana and marry h...
Who directed Bus Stop?
Bus Stop was directed by Joshua Logan.
How long is Bus Stop?
Bus Stop has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Bus Stop released?
Bus Stop was released on August 31, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bus Stop?
The main cast of Bus Stop includes Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field, Eileen Heckart.
Is Bus Stop worth watching?
Bus Stop has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 230 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.