The Italian Job (1969)
Description: While famous for its Mini Cooper chase, the film also features a bus chase in the Alps, adding to its action-packed reputation.
Fact: The film was remade in 2003, but the original is often considered superior for its charm and authenticity.
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Description: While not exclusively about a bus, this film features a hijacked subway train, which shares the same tension and urgency as a bus action movie.
Fact: The film was remade in 2009 with Denzel Washington and John Travolta.
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Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
Description: Although primarily set in a police station, the film includes a bus scene where characters are ambushed, adding to the tension.
Fact: John Carpenter wrote, directed, and composed the music for this film, showcasing his versatility.
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The Gauntlet (1977)
Description: Clint Eastwood stars as a cop escorting a witness on a bus, leading to a dramatic showdown with corrupt officials.
Fact: The film was shot in Phoenix, Arizona, with many scenes filmed on location, enhancing the gritty realism.
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The Road Warrior (1981)
Description: While not exclusively about buses, the film features a memorable scene with a bus used as a mobile fortress during a chase.
Fact: The film was shot in the Australian outback, giving it a unique, post-apocalyptic feel.
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The Hitcher (1986)
Description: A young man picks up a hitchhiker who turns out to be a psychopath, leading to a series of violent encounters, including a bus chase.
Fact: The film was remade in 2007 with Sean Bean in the lead role.
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The Fugitive (1993)
Description: A key scene involves a bus crash, highlighting the film's intense action sequences and the use of public transport in the narrative.
Fact: The bus crash scene was filmed in real-time with a real bus, adding to the authenticity of the sequence.
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Speed (1994)
Description: A bus rigged with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 mph. This film epitomizes the bus action genre with its relentless pace and high stakes.
Fact: The bus jump scene was filmed on the last day of shooting, and the bus actually jumped over a 50-foot gap.
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Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
Description: While primarily known for its subway scenes, the film includes a bus chase, adding to its action-packed narrative.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be a standalone project, but was later integrated into the Die Hard franchise.
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The Dark Knight (2008)
Description: A bus chase scene adds to the film's intense action sequences, showcasing the versatility of buses in modern cinema.
Fact: The film was shot in Chicago, which provided the perfect urban backdrop for the bus chase.
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