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The Lady in the Van
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The Lady in the Van

2015-10-30 · 104 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama

The true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.

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Directors
Nicholas Hytner
Production companies
BBC Film, TriStar Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 41,387,687

Top Cast

Maggie SmithMaggie SmithMiss Shepherd
Alex JenningsAlex JenningsAlan Bennett
Frances de la TourFrances de la TourUrsula Vaughan Williams
Gwen TaylorGwen TaylorMam
Dominic CooperDominic CooperTheatre Actor
James CordenJames CordenStreet Trader
Roger AllamRoger AllamRufus
Samuel AndersonSamuel AndersonJehovah's Witness
Dermot CrowleyDermot CrowleyPriest
Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentUnderwood
Stephen Campbell MooreStephen Campbell MooreDoctor
Eleanor MatsuuraEleanor MatsuuraAmerican Journalist
Sacha DhawanSacha DhawanDoctor Malik
Samuel BarnettSamuel BarnettDonald
Deborah FindlayDeborah FindlayPauline
David CalderDavid CalderMr Fairchild
Elliot LeveyElliot LeveyTheatre Director
Claire FoyClaire FoyLois, Social Worker
Pandora ColinPandora ColinMrs Perry
Marion BaileyMarion BaileyConvent Housekeeper

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