A Private Function
When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.
1984 · 1h 36m · R
Comedy
Directed by
Malcolm Mowbray
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A Private Function
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.
Director and cast
- Malcolm Mowbray Director
- Michael Palin as Gilbert Chilvers
- Maggie Smith as Joyce Chilvers
- Richard Griffiths as Henry Allardyce
- Denholm Elliott as Dr. Swaby
- Pete Postlethwaite as Douglas J. Nuttol
- Tony Haygarth as Sutcliff
- John Normington as Lockwood
- Bill Paterson as Wormold
- Liz Smith Cast
- Alison Steadman Cast
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