The Green Van (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1983, The Green Van is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Aleksandr Pavlovskiy, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. It is 1920. After three years of the Russian Civil War, communist government is finally established in Odessa. Young Alyosha Patrikeyv, who dreams of being a detective like Sherlock Holmes, joins the newly forming Odessa Criminal Police. He is assigned to fight illegal booz production in a small village of Severinovka. When he goes on a chase after a horse thief Krasavchik, Alyosha finds himself up against Cherven - the most dangerous criminal in Odessa.
Who’s in it. The Green Van stars Dmitriy Kharatyan as Алёша, Boryslav Brondukov as Грищенко, Aleksandr Demyanenko as Виктор Прокофьевич and Aleksandr Solovyov as Красавчик, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Green Van has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Van page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Van tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Van (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Green Van change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Green Van worth watching?
- The Green Van holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Green Van?
- The Green Van stars Dmitriy Kharatyan, Boryslav Brondukov, Aleksandr Demyanenko, Aleksandr Solovyov and Regimantas Adomaitis.
- When was The Green Van released?
- The Green Van was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.