The Runaway Bus
"Go on, laugh... And the best of luck!"
Originally released in 1953. The Runaway Bus is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Val Guest. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford, and Petula Clark
Synopsis
When heavy fog prevents any flights from leaving London Airport, a group of passengers are put on a bus driven by Percy Lamb to drive to another airport. The fog is that heavy Percy doesn't know where he is going or that he is carrying stolen gold bullion that the robbers and police are relentlessly pursuing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Howerd
as Percy Lamb
Margaret Rutherford
as Miss Cynthia Beeston
Petula Clark
as Stewardess 'Nikki' Nicholls
George Coulouris
as Ernest Schroeder
Terence Alexander
as Pilot Peter Jones
Toke Townley
as Henry Waterman
Belinda Lee
as Janie Grey
John Horsley
as Inspector Henley
Anthony Oliver
as Uniformed Senior Airport Official
Sam Kydd
as Airport Security Officer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Val Guest Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Runaway Bus about?
When heavy fog prevents any flights from leaving London Airport, a group of passengers are put on a bus driven by Percy Lamb to drive to another airport. The fog is that heavy Percy doesn't know wh...
Who directed The Runaway Bus?
The Runaway Bus was directed by Val Guest.
How long is The Runaway Bus?
The Runaway Bus has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Runaway Bus released?
The Runaway Bus was released on February 16, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Runaway Bus?
The main cast of The Runaway Bus includes Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford, Petula Clark, George Coulouris, Terence Alexander.