The Banana
Synopsis
The Velvet Underground's John Cale tells the story behind Andy Warhol's famous LP cover, Auberon Waugh and John Walters recall their first encounters with the fruit after the war, and footballer Brendan Batson considers how they became a symbol of racism hurled from the terraces
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Meynell
- Original Title
- The Banana
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Arena
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Meynell
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Kate Meynell
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Banana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Banana about?
The Velvet Underground's John Cale tells the story behind Andy Warhol's famous LP cover, Auberon Waugh and John Walters recall their first encounters with the fruit after the war, and footballer Brendan Batson considers how they became a symbol of racism hurled from the terraces
Who directed The Banana?
The Banana was directed by Kate Meynell.
Who stars in The Banana?
The principal cast of The Banana includes Vernon Joyner, Brendon Batson, John Cale, Deborah Cavendish, Harry Hill.
When was The Banana released and how long is it?
The Banana was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.