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Bus Stop (1956)

"Give this boy enough rope and he'll land Marilyn Monroe!"

6.119561h 35mEN
ComedyDramaRomance

Directed by Joshua Logan

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

EN

Release

August 31, 1956

Director

Joshua Logan

Official Trailer

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Overview

Cowboys Beauregard Decker and Virgil Blessing attend a rodeo in Phoenix, where Decker falls in love with beautiful cafe singer Cherie. He wants to take Cherie back to his native Montana and marry her, but she dreams of traveling to Hollywood and becoming famous. When she resists his advances, Decker...

Cast

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Cherie

Don Murray

Don Murray

Beauregard 'Bo' Decker

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Virgil Blessing

Betty Field

Betty Field

Grace

Eileen Heckart

Eileen Heckart

Vera

Robert Bray

Robert Bray

Carl

Hope Lange

Hope Lange

Elma Duckworth

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Life Magazine Photographer

Max Showalter

Max Showalter

Life Magazine Reporter

Linda Brace

Linda Brace

Evelyn (uncredited)

Mary Carroll

Mary Carroll

Cashier (uncredited)

J.M. Dunlap

J.M. Dunlap

Orville (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Bus Stop (1956), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Cowboys Beauregard Decker and Virgil Blessing attend a rodeo in Phoenix, where Decker falls in love with beautiful cafe singer Cherie. He wants to take Cherie back to his native Montana and marry her, but she dreams of traveling to Hollywood and becoming famous. When she resists his advances, Decker forces Cherie onto the bus back to Montana with him, but, when the bus makes an unscheduled stop due to bad weather, the tables are turned.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Bus Stop. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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