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A Private Function
When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.
When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.
Comedy - 1984
A Private Function
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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:
,
Malcolm Mowbray
Cast:
,
Michael Palin
,
Denholm Elliott
,
Pete Postlethwaite
,
Maggie Smith
,
Richard Griffiths
,
Tony Haygarth
,
Bill Paterson
,
John Normington

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Rated:
R
Runtime:
96 min
Release date:
9 Nov 1984
Country:
GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Won 3 BAFTA 6 wins & 3 nominations total
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