
Comfort and Joy
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In this 1984 film directed by Bill Forsyth, the story follows a Glasgow radio DJ named Alan “Dickie” Bird, played by Bill Paterson, who finds himself embroiled in a quirky and unexpected conflict between rival ice cream vendors. As he navigates the absurdity of the situation, the film explores themes of loneliness and the search for meaning in everyday life. Known for its dry humor and unique charm, the movie showcases Forsyth’s distinctive storytelling style. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 46min
Views:281
Release:1984
Release Date:1984-08-14
Genre:Comedy
Director:Bill Forsyth
Actors:Alex Norton, Bill Paterson, Billy McElhaney, Clare Grogan, Eleanor David, George Rossi, Patrick Malahide, Peter Rossi, Rikki Fulton, Roberto Bernardi
Country:United Kingdom, United States of America
Company:Kings Road Entertainment, Lake (Comfort and Joy), Scottish Television (STV), Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
Awards:Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award, 1 win & 1 nomination total
Worldwide Gross:$1,057,368
TMDB:6.6
Rotten Tomatoes:100%
FilmAffinity:6.0
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