Operation 'The Bus' (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, Operation 'The Bus' is an action, drama and crime film directed by Virgil Calotescu, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1950 a Western spy is clandestinely parachuted into Communist Romania to retrieve secret WW2 codes and agent lists and also to assist a group of anti-Communist guerrillas escape but the Communist police is setting a trap.
Who’s in it. Operation 'The Bus' stars Mircea Albulescu as Securitate Colonel Popa, Costel Constantin as Ludovic Franga, Jean Constantin as Gypsy and Cezara Dafinescu as Ani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Operation 'The Bus' has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation 'The Bus' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation 'The Bus' tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation 'The Bus' (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation 'The Bus' change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation 'The Bus' worth watching?
- Operation 'The Bus' holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation 'The Bus'?
- Operation 'The Bus' stars Mircea Albulescu, Costel Constantin, Jean Constantin, Cezara Dafinescu and Ion Dichiseanu.
- When was Operation 'The Bus' released?
- Operation 'The Bus' was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.