On the Buses

On the Buses (1971) — comedy film. Directed by Harry Booth. Starring Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen. This page maps 5 characters and 9 relationships between them as an interactive character network.

On the Buses (1971) Poster

Interactive Features for On the Buses

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Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 5 characters interconnect through 9 relationship links.
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Story Analysis

A bus driver navigates workplace policy changes, family crises, and comedic sabotage to adapt to a shifting professional environment.

Comedy · 6.3/10 · 88 min · 1971

Based On

Credits

Director

Harry Booth
Cast

as Stan Butler

Reg Varney
Cast

as Mrs. Butler

Doris Hare
Cast

as Arthur Rudge

Michael Robbins
Cast

as Olive Rudge

Anna Karen
Cast

as Inspector Blakey

Stephen Lewis
Cast

as Jack Harper

Bob Grant
Cast

as Betty

Andria Lawrence
Cast

as Sally

Pat Ashton
Cast

as Manager

Brian Oulton
Cast

as Ruby Wilson

Pamela Cundell
Cast

as Vera Hughes

Pat Coombs
Cast

as Housewife

Wendy Richard

Universe & Franchise Timeline

On the Buses Collection — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

On the Buses is title 1 of 3 in the On the Buses Collection release order. Next: Mutiny on the Buses (1972).

Related Movies & Series

Mutiny on the Buses (1972) — Sequel

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Content sources

Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q759896), public domain (CC0).