The Banana movie poster

The Banana

December 24, 1997 1h 0m

Originally released in 1997. The Banana is a documentary film. directed by Kate Meynell. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Vernon Joyner, Brendon Batson, and John Cale

Synopsis

The Velvet Underground's John Cale tells the story behind Andy Warhol's famous LP cover, Auberon Waugh and John Walters recall their first encounters with the fruit after the war, and footballer Brendan Batson considers how they became a symbol of racism hurled from the terraces

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 24, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC
  • BBC Arena

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Banana about?

The Velvet Underground's John Cale tells the story behind Andy Warhol's famous LP cover, Auberon Waugh and John Walters recall their first encounters with the fruit after the war, and footballer Br...

Who directed The Banana?

The Banana was directed by Kate Meynell.

How long is The Banana?

The Banana has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was The Banana released?

The Banana was released on December 24, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Banana?

The main cast of The Banana includes Vernon Joyner, Brendon Batson, John Cale, Deborah Cavendish, Harry Hill.