A Private Function (1984)

11/09/1984 (GB) • 1h 36m

Comedy

When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.

Overview

In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr. Charles Swaby, accountant Henry Allardyce and solicitor Frank Lockwood are fattening a black-market pig for the big day. Egged on by his wife, meek Gilbert Chilvers steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Palin

Gilbert Chilvers

Maggie Smith

Joyce Chilvers

Liz Smith

Mother

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Allardyce


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

northern england

pig

satire

yorkshire

rural area

working class

post war

food rationing

1940s

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