The Lady in the Van(2015)
A mostly true story
The true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.
Movie: The Lady in the Van
Top 10 Billed Cast
Miss Shepherd
Alan Bennett
Ursula Vaughan Williams
Mam
Theatre Actor
Street Trader
Rufus
Jehovah's Witness
Priest
Underwood
Video Trailer The Lady in the Van
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Official US Trailer
Trailer #2
20" Pedigree Trailer
30" Pedigree Trailer
Academy Conversations: The Lady In the Van
Alan Bennett Featurette
Behind The Scenes
Boa Constrictor
Critics 10" Teaser
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