The Van

(1996)Directed by Stephen Frears100 min · RComedy, Drama
A comedy about friends, family and fish.

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.

Colm Meaneyas Larry
Donal O'Kellyas 'Bimbo'
Ger Ryanas Maggie
Caroline Rothwellas Mary
Jack Lynchas Cancer
Laurie Mortonas Maggie's Mum
Jon Kennyas Gerry McCarthy
Moses Rowenas Glenn
Linda McGovernas Jessica
Eoin Chaneyas Wayne
Jill Doyleas Mona
Charlotte Bradleyas Anne Marie
RWRonan Wilmotas Bald Man
Stanley Townsendas Des, Health Inspector
Eileen Walshas Crushed Girl
Sheila Flittonas Missis Twix
MDMartin Dunneas Garda Sergeant