Comfort and Joy
"A serious comedy"
Originally released in 1984. Comfort and Joy is a comedy film. directed by Bill Forsyth.
Starring Bill Paterson, Eleanor David, and Clare Grogan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (60 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lake (Comfort and Joy)
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
- Scottish Television (STV)
- Kings Road Entertainment
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...
Who directed Comfort and Joy?
Comfort and Joy was directed by Bill Forsyth.
How long is Comfort and Joy?
Comfort and Joy has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Comfort and Joy released?
Comfort and Joy was released on August 14, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Comfort and Joy?
The main cast of Comfort and Joy includes Bill Paterson, Eleanor David, Clare Grogan, Alex Norton, Patrick Malahide.