About this release
A brooding ex-serviceman (Michael Parks) comes home and spends time with an innocent girl (Janet Margolin) and a worldly woman (Ann-Margret). An entertaining, well-written and well-acted drama with a great cast. Ann-Margret sex-potting her way throughout, makes this a must-see movie. For Ann-Margret fans this Holy Grail is a forgotten gem.
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Disc 1
BD
Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965)
93 min
Drama
Bus Riley returns to his small town after time in the army. On his return, his ex-girlfriend wants to resume their relationship. The only problem is she has married in the mean time. Searching for fulfilment in his life, Bus decides to get a job with his gay friend who is a mortician. When the mortician makes a pass at him, Bus quickly gets out.
Credits
Director
Harvey Hart
Writer
William Inge
Cast
Ann-Margretas Laurel Aiken
Michael Parksas Bus Riley
Janet Margolinas Judy Nichols
Brad Dexteras Wallace Slocum
Jocelyn Brandoas Mrs. Riley
Larry Storchas Howie
Crahan Dentonas Spencer
Kim Darbyas Gertrude "Gussie" Riley
Brett Somersas Carlotta
Mimsy Farmeras Paula Riley
Cinematographer
Russell Metty
Composer
Richard Markowitz
Editor
Folmar Blangsted
Producer
Elliott Kastner
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Special Edition
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 3, 2026