{"product_id":"the-bus-is-coming","title":"The Bus Is Coming A.K.A. Ghetto Revenge (1971)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bus Is Coming\u003c\/strong\u003e (1971), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eGhetto Revenge\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an American independent drama directed by \u003cstrong\u003eWendell Franklin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eMike B. Sims\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLonnie Bradford\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eStephanie Faulkner\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film explores racial injustice, political activism, and community tensions in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. Although often associated with the early Blaxploitation era, it stands apart for its serious social commentary and realistic portrayal of life in South Los Angeles. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY SNAPSHOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to Watts from military service in Vietnam, Billy Mitchell learns that his brother has been killed by racist police officers. Struggling between revenge and reconciliation, he becomes caught in growing conflict between Black militants, community leaders, and violent extremists as the neighborhood moves toward a potentially devastating confrontation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bus Is Coming\u003c\/em\u003e is a thought-provoking and often overlooked film from the beginning of the Blaxploitation era. Rather than relying on action alone, it examines race relations, police brutality, political activism, and the lasting effects of the Vietnam War on Black communities. Its honest storytelling and historical importance have earned it a lasting reputation among collectors of independent Black cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bus Is Coming\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original U.S. theatrical title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGhetto Revenge\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wendell Franklin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike B. Sims, Lonnie Bradford, Stephanie Faulkner, Burl Bullock, Tony Sweeting, Jack Wrangler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eContinue Your Blaxploitation Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/blaxploitation-movies\"\u003eBlaxploitation Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1970s-action-movies\"\u003e1970s Action Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blaxploitation Film","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32787055149127,"sku":null,"price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/TheBusIsComingBox-removebg-preview_2.png?v=1778169141","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/the-bus-is-coming","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}