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The Van

Engaging adaptation of the novel by Roddy Doyle. A redundant baker purchases a dilapidated van and sets himself up in the fast food business with his best friend.

Dublin, November 1989. Bimbo Reeves, a baker, has lost his job. Refusing to accept a future of afternoon TV and pubs, he buys a dilapidated van with his redundancy money.

As 1990 gets underway and World Cup fever hits Dublin, Bimbo and his best friend and partner Larry, enter the fast food business. Bimbo's wife Maggie is also involved. The enterprise starts brilliantly, the men are happy and the friendship is solid. But, as the business prospers things gradually turn sour.

1 hour, 35 minutes

Last on

Wed 13 May 2009 22:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Larry Colm Meaney
Bimbo Donal O'Kelly
Maggie Ger Ryan
Mary Caroline Rothwell
Diane Neili Conroy
Kevin R煤aidhr铆 Conroy
Weslie Brendan O'Carroll
Sam Stuart Dunne
Cancer Jack Lynch
Maggie's Mum Laurie Morton
Director Stephen Frears
Producer Lynda Myles
Writer Roddy Doyle

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