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The Van (1996)

A comedy about friends, family and fish.

  • Nov 29, 1996
  • 1h 40m
  • R

6.4/10

TMDB user score
76 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Van is a 1996 comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Frears. Its leading cast includes Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly and Ger Ryan. It runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. It belongs to The Barrytown Trilogy.

Synopsis

In a working-class quarter of Dublin, 'Bimbo' Reeves gets laid off from his job and, with his redundancy payout, buys a van and sells fish and chips with his buddy, Larry. Due to Ireland's surprising success at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, their business starts off well, but the relationship between the two friends soon becomes strained as Bimbo behaves more like a typical boss.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 40 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.4/10 from 76 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Colm Meaney Larry
  • Donal O'Kelly 'Bimbo'
  • Ger Ryan Maggie
  • Caroline Rothwell Mary
  • Neilí Conroy Diane
  • Rúaidhrí Conroy Kevin
  • Brendan O'Carroll Weslie
  • Stuart Dunne Sam
  • Jack Lynch Cancer
  • Laurie Morton Maggie's Mum
  • Marie Mullen Vera
  • Jon Kenny Gerry McCarthy
  • Moses Rowen Glenn
  • Linda McGovern Jessica
  • Frank O'Sullivan Wally
  • Eoin Chaney Wayne
  • Jill Doyle Mona
  • Barbara Bergin Dawn

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