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The Van

  • 19961996
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  • 1h 40m
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6.7/10
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The Van (1996)
Set in the fictional Dublin suburb of Barrytown, Bimbo is a baker who loses his job after being made redundant. Bimbo then acquires the help of his best friend, Larry, to set up a successful burger van.
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Set in the fictional Dublin suburb of Barrytown, Bimbo is a baker who loses his job after being made redundant. Bimbo then acquires the help of his best friend, Larry, to set up a successful... Read allSet in the fictional Dublin suburb of Barrytown, Bimbo is a baker who loses his job after being made redundant. Bimbo then acquires the help of his best friend, Larry, to set up a successful burger van.Set in the fictional Dublin suburb of Barrytown, Bimbo is a baker who loses his job after being made redundant. Bimbo then acquires the help of his best friend, Larry, to set up a successful burger van.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
4.7K
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    • Stephen Frears
    • Roddy Doyle(novel)
  • Stars
    • Colm Meaney
    • Donal O'Kelly
    • Ger Ryan
    • Stephen Frears
    • Roddy Doyle(novel)
  • Stars
    • Colm Meaney
    • Donal O'Kelly
    • Ger Ryan
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    • 29Critic reviews
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    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Larry
    Donal O'Kelly
    • Bimbo
    Ger Ryan
    Ger Ryan
    • Maggie
    Caroline Rothwell
    • Mary
    Neilí Conroy
    Neilí Conroy
    • Diane
    Rúaidhrí Conroy
    Rúaidhrí Conroy
    • Kevin
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    • Weslie
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    • Sam
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    • Cancer
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    • Maggie's Mum
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    • Vera
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    • Gerry McCarthy
    Moses Rowen
    • Glenn
    Linda McGovern
    • Jessica
    Eoin Chaney
    • Wayne
    Frank O'Sullivan
    • Wally
    Jill Doyle
    • Mona
    Barbara Bergin
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      • Stephen Frears
      • Roddy Doyle(novel) (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This is the third story in Roddy Doyle's "Barrytown Trilogy", following the adventures of the Rabbitte family. However, as 20th Century Fox owned the film rights to the Rabbitte name (from The Commitments), the characters had to be re-named in the subsequent film adaptations (The Snapper, The Van).
    • Goofs
      The movie is set during World Cup 1990, and on at least two occasions, the radio can be heard promoting 98FM. This station did not use this branding until the mid 1990s; it was called Classic Hits at the time.
    • Quotes

      Larry: I have one for youse, me chips are as burnt as fuck!

    • Alternate versions
      In the UK in 2007 a re-edited version was passed for certification for video release by the BBFC running at 92 minutes 50 seconds, some 3 minutes 55 seconds shorter than the normal theatrical version.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Addicted to Love/Gamera: Guardian of the Universe/The Van/Brassed Off (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Wand'rin' Star
      Words by Alan Jay Lerner

      Music by Frederick Loewe

      © Alan Jay Lerner/Frederick Loewe/Chappell & Co Inc

      By Kind Permission of Warner Chappell Music Limited

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    5/10
    Unpleasant Story of Envy
    In November 1989, in Ireland, the baker Bimbo (Donal O'Kelly) is fired from his job and he does not feel comfortable with the situation. His best friend Larry (Colm Meaney), who is also unemployed and living with his low welfare with his wife Mary (Caroline Rothwell) and their children, is resigned with his situation and tries to console his friend. But Bimbo is supported by his wife Maggie (Ger Ryan) and decides to buy an abandoned van without engine in a junkyard to open a business of hamburger, French fries and fried codfish and invites Larry to work with him. Soon they have financial success but their friendship is compromised.

    "The Van" is a dramatic comedy directed by Stephen Frears that has a funny and exciting beginning and an unpleasant conclusion. The friendship of Larry and Bimbo is beautiful to see and their success is what every viewer expects to see. However, the final twist with the attitude of the big-mouth and envious Larry is disappointing. Maybe the bitter story is more realistic this way but I would prefer a happy ending, valuating friendship and hard work. My vote is five.

    Title (Brazil): "A Van" ("The Van")
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    • Release date
      • May 16, 1997 (United States)
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      • Ireland
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      • Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Beacon Communications
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Deadly Films
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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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