The Runaway Bus
1953, English. Directed by Val Guest.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Val GuestDirector
- Frankie HowerdPercy Lamb
- Margaret RutherfordMiss Cynthia Beeston
- Petula ClarkStewardess 'Nikki' Nicholls
- George CoulourisErnest Schroeder
- Terence AlexanderPilot Peter Jones
- Toke TownleyHenry Waterman
- Belinda LeeJanie Grey
- John HorsleyInspector Henley
- Anthony OliverUniformed Senior Airport Official
- Sam KyddAirport Security Officer
- Marianne StoneTravel Girl
- Stringer Davis2nd Transport Officer
Details
- Released
- 16 February 1953
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Val Guest
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How long is The Runaway Bus?
The Runaway Bus runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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The Runaway Bus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Runaway Bus is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Runaway Bus on?
The Runaway Bus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Runaway Bus?
If you liked The Runaway Bus, try The Cheap Detective, The Thin Man Goes Home, Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins.
Who directed The Runaway Bus?
The Runaway Bus (1953) was directed by Val Guest and stars Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford, Petula Clark.