The Green Van (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1959, The Green Van is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Genrikh Gabay, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. It is 1920. After three years of the Russian Civil War, communist government is finally established in Odessa. Young Volodya Kozachenko, who dreams of being a detective like Sherlock Holmes, joins the newly forming Odessa Criminal Police.
Who’s in it. The Green Van stars Vladimir Kolokoltsev as Volodya Kozachenko, Roman Filippov as Fedka Byk, Nikolai Volkov St. as Professor Kozachenko and Vadim Zakharchenko as Gorobchik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Green Van has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Van (1959)?
- 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Van?
- The Green Van stars Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Roman Filippov, Nikolai Volkov St., Vadim Zakharchenko and Dmitri Milyutenko.