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Comfort and Joy (1984)

Movie ★ 6.6 106 min

Comedy

Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors. This leads him into the struggle between two Italian families over the icecream market of Glasgow.

Bill Forsyth Director Bill Forsyth Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 14, 1984
Runtime
106 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0087072
Language
,
Studio
Lake (Comfort and Joy), Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, Scottish Television (STV),

Themes

Cast

Bill Paterson Bill Paterson Alan Eleanor David Eleanor David Maddy Clare Grogan Clare Grogan Charlotte Alex Norton Alex Norton Trevor Patrick Malahide Patrick Malahide Colin Roberto Bernardi Mr. McCool Rikki Fulton Rikki Fulton Hilary George Rossi Bruno Peter Rossi Paolo Billy McElhaney Renato Iain McColl Iain McColl Archie Billy Johnstone Amos Gilly Gilchrist Gilly Gilchrist Rufus Caroline Guthrie Caroline Guthrie Gloria Oona McCracken Nancy Elizabeth Sinclair Fiona Katy Black Sarah Robin Black Lily

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Frequently asked questions

What is Comfort and Joy about?
Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors. This leads him into the struggle between two Italian families over the icecream market of Glasgow.
Who directed Comfort and Joy?
Comfort and Joy was directed by Bill Forsyth.
Who stars in Comfort and Joy?
Comfort and Joy stars Bill Paterson, Eleanor David, Clare Grogan, Alex Norton.
When was Comfort and Joy released?
Comfort and Joy is a 1984 comedy film.
Where can I watch Comfort and Joy?
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