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Comfort and Joy

Comfort and Joy

Comfort and Joy
1984 1h 46m6.6

Comfort and Joy

“A serious comedy”

Comedy
6.6

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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.

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DirectorBill Forsyth
ScreenplayBill Forsyth
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 14, 1984
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 46m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes61
GenresComedy
StudioLake (Comfort and Joy), Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
Comfort and Joy
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Photos5

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

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George Rossi

Bruno

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Peter Rossi

Paolo

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Billy McElhaney

Renato

Iain McColl

Iain McColl

Archie

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Billy Johnstone

Amos

Gilly Gilchrist

Gilly Gilchrist

Rufus

Caroline Guthrie

Caroline Guthrie

Gloria

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Oona McCracken

Nancy

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Elizabeth Sinclair

Fiona

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Katy Black

Sarah

🎭

Robin Black

Lily

Ron Donachie

Ron Donachie

George

Arnold Brown

Arnold Brown

Psychiatrist

Robert Buchanan

Robert Buchanan

Trevor's Workman

Douglas Sannachan

Douglas Sannachan

Trevor's Workman

Billy Greenlees

Billy Greenlees

Trevor's Workman

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Alan Tall

Trevor's Workman

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Bob Starrett

Trevor's Workman

David O'Hara

David O'Hara

Engineer

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Teri Lally

Shop Assistant

🎭

Allan Wylie

Newsreader

🎭

Alistair Campbell

Keith

🎭

Charles Kearney

All-Night DJ

🎭

Elspeth Cameron

Mrs Wilson

🎭

Pearl Deans

Maria

🎭

Ray Jeffries

Removal Man

🎭

Patrick Lewsley

Removal Man

🎭

Ronald McCleod Veitch

Dentist

🎭

Johnny Irving

Bob Hope Look-Alike

🎭

Johnny Mac

Fred Astaire Look-Alike

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Frequently Asked Questions about Comfort and Joy

Where can I watch Comfort and Joy?

Comfort and Joy (1984) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1984) was directed by Bill Forsyth. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 46m, rated 6.6/10.

How long is Comfort and Joy?

Comfort and Joy runs 1h 46m (106 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 61 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is Comfort and Joy worth watching?

Comfort and Joy is rated 6.6/10 by 61 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy fans.