The Van
"A comedy about friends, family and fish."
Originally released in 1996. The Van is a comedy/drama film. directed by Stephen Frears.
Starring Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, and Ger Ryan
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (74 votes)
Box Office
$712.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 1 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $712,095
Production Companies
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- BBC Film
- Deadly Films
- Beacon Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Van about?
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 surprisi...
Who directed The Van?
The Van was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is The Van?
The Van has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Van released?
The Van was released on November 29, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Van?
The main cast of The Van includes Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell, Neilí Conroy.