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The Van

  • 1977
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
1.1K
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The Van (1977)
Comedy

Bobby blows all his college savings on a van and tries to get the girl of his dreams. It's a wild time with Bobby and his friends.Bobby blows all his college savings on a van and tries to get the girl of his dreams. It's a wild time with Bobby and his friends.Bobby blows all his college savings on a van and tries to get the girl of his dreams. It's a wild time with Bobby and his friends.

  • Director
    • Sam Grossman
  • Writers
    • Robert J. Rosenthal
    • Celia Susan Cotelo
  • Stars
    • Stuart Goetz
    • Deborah White
    • Danny DeVito
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam Grossman
    • Writers
      • Robert J. Rosenthal
      • Celia Susan Cotelo
    • Stars
      • Stuart Goetz
      • Deborah White
      • Danny DeVito
    • 34User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Stuart Goetz
    Stuart Goetz
    • Bobby
    • (as Stuart Getz)
    Deborah White
    • Tina
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Andy
    Harry Morgan Moses
    Harry Morgan Moses
    • Jack
    • (as Harry Moses)
    Marcie Barkin
    Marcie Barkin
    • Sue
    Bill Adler
    • Steve
    Steve Oliver
    Steve Oliver
    • Dugan
    • (as Stephen Oliver)
    Connie Hoffman
    • Sally
    • (as Connie Lisa Marie)
    Jim Kester
    • Tom
    Michael Gitomer
    Michael Gitomer
    • Jim
    Chuck Hastings
    • Fat Policeman
    Steven Stinebaugh
    • Thin Policeman
    Howard Dayton
    • Friendly
    David Ellenstein
    • Basketball Player
    Donald Elson
    Donald Elson
    • Mr. Hump
    Jean Howell
    • Nora Hampton
    Richard Karie
    • Jaguar Owner
    Walter Maslow
    • Henry Hampton
    • Director
      • Sam Grossman
    • Writers
      • Robert J. Rosenthal
      • Celia Susan Cotelo
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    User reviews34

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    James_K_Polk

    A Reel Laff Ride!!!

    Positively THE definitive film about toaster-equipped van lovin'. A must for anyone who loves insanely bad movies - I saw this movie by accident 8 years ago, and now own 3 copies of it, and have watched it at least a dozen times. Do yourself a favour, and hop on board with Bobby and his pals(?)... and remember, "There ain't a woman around who don't like the sound of a zipper goin' down!"
    5jellopuke

    Dude gets a sweet van and gets laid

    The plot, as much as there is one, is about a guy buying a van to get laid, then getting laid. That's pretty much it. The main character has a goofy grin on his face 90% of the time and the music is painfully literal, but you know what, this is a cute 70's time capsule with the fashion, locations, cars, and hairstyles. Not gonna win any awards, but still worth a late night watch.
    5TexasRedge

    we made love in my Chevy Van..and that's alright with me

    this film is one of lifes little pleasures...................and it is a must see for fans of the street car flick, its about a teenager who blows his entire college savings on a coustom chevy van as a way to lure girls in for wild sex parties. there are 2 versions of this film the edited version and the original version, unfortunately the edited version is the only one that remains in circulation. the original version included several nudity scenes,and some pot smoking scenes. the re-released version has all those scenes removed. however there is some great 1970's music in this film - and its funny to watch --- I never knew Danny DeVito was ever that Young. this is a fun movie and its a perfect break(getaway)from the period dramas and war movies that I love so well. The most memoriable thing about this film is it's theme song. --- even if you dislike this film, you will still find yourself walking around for several days singing the theme song.
    S<()>F

    A true drive-in experience!

    It may seem like a dumb sex comedy from the 70's but it's more like a window to the decade of decadence.This movie has it all!Sex,pot smoking,a car wash,super-cool vans,cool clothes,a pimp,hookers,van racing,the continuous playing of Chevy Van and other Sammy Johns songs and more!If you want to know what people were really doing in the 70's,get this movie.It will make you want to go FUN TRUCKIN'.
    chadk1116

    "Great" bad movie!

    One of those so bad it's good kind of movies. A simple story about a boy and his super groovy decked out 70's style van. What teenage boy wouldn't love his own van complete with waterbed, eight track tape player and...toaster! Watch Bobby have countless adventures in his porn set on wheels. Look for the take out waitress who dosn't have time for a joint but has time for....a quickie! Bad dialog, bad acting, bad camera work and bad music. Bad, bad, bad! A must!

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    • Trivia
      Despite the song "Chevy Van" by Sammy Johns appearing throughout the soundtrack the titular "Van" is a 1976 Dodge B200 Tradesman van (which was prepared by legendary car customizer George Barris). The van, purchased at Claude Short Dodge in Santa Monica, California, is the extended version of the B200 Dodge, featuring a 360-ci "small block" Chrysler V8 engine, automatic transmission and air conditioning. The customization includes a four-foot circular window on the driver's side, a water bed, mirrored ceiling, carpeted and padded walls, drink rack, refrigerator, a TV, a table with a built-in toaster, captain's chairs and a CB radio and eight-track tape player. Two vans were built for the film. The primary van, which was used for all running and interior shots, featured all the customizations listed above. The stunt van (a 1972 Dodge cargo van dressed to look like the primary 1977 Dodge van) was used for the drag-racing scenes, and did not feature a full interior.
    • Goofs
      When the two police officers take off after the yellow and green van when they are drag racing down the street, you can see the reflection of two crew members operating a camera and a third gentleman standing there watching the filming reflected in the rear passenger side window.
    • Quotes

      Dugan Hicks: NOBODY calls Dugan a TURD!

    • Connections
      Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 2 (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Chevy Van
      (uncredited)

      Written and Performed by Sammy Johns

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Crown International Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chevy Van
    • Filming locations
      • 7910 Katella Avenue, Stanton, California, USA(pizza place)
    • Production company
      • Marimark Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $352,000
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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