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The Van (1977): Cast

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The Van is a 1977 comedy directed by Sam Grossman, starring Stuart Goetz as Bobby, Danny DeVito and James Oliver. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Van (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Sam Grossman
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Van About?

The premise of The Van without spoilers.

Bobby splurges his entire college savings on a beat‑up van, hoping the new wheels will impress the girl of his dreams. As word spreads, his friends clamor for rides, turning each outing into a chaotic, laugh‑filled adventure. Chaos, friendship and youthful ambition collide on the open road.

The Van Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • van
  • scantily clad female
  • white panties
  • panties
  • nudity
  • no panties
  • wet t shirt
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • female frontal nudity
  • braless
  • sex in a van
  • attempted rape
+38 more
  • prostitute
  • pimp
  • female nudity
  • sex
  • female full frontal nudity
  • f rated
  • female on male rape
  • 1970s
  • teensploitation
  • girl
  • sex comedy
  • rubbing hair over man's face
  • vansploitation
  • male rear nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • college
  • teenager
  • carsploitation
  • female topless nudity
  • airbrush
  • sex with fat woman
  • fat girl
  • rock 'n' roll
  • old woman
  • large buttocks
  • kidnapping
  • bookie
  • waterbed
  • underground
  • radio
  • race
  • hobby
  • highway
  • graduation
  • employee
  • cult
  • contest
  • car wash
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Cast & crew

The Van Cast & Characters

Stuart Goetz leads the cast as Bobby, with Danny DeVito as Andy and James Oliver as Van Customizer. Directed by Sam Grossman; 28 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

The Van Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Van (1977) trailer
  • Trailer The Van ≣ 1977 ≣ Trailer
Details

The Van Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Фургон” and “Machen wir's im Auto”.

Also known as
  • Фургон
  • Machen wir's im Auto
  • I ragazzi del camper

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FAQ

The Van FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Van, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Van?

The Van runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Van released?

The Van was released on April 6, 1977.

Who directed The Van?

The Van was directed by Sam Grossman.

Who is in the cast of The Van?

The Van stars Stuart Goetz as Bobby, Danny DeVito as Andy and James Oliver as Van Customizer, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Van have a post-credit scene?

No. The Van has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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