Film
A Private Function
1984· R· 1h 36m· Comedy
“When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.”
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.
1984-11-09
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Key Crew
DirectorMalcolm Mowbray
ScreenplayAlan Bennett
ProducerMark Shivas
Director of PhotographyTony Pierce-Roberts
Original Music ComposerJohn Du Prez
EditorBarrie Vince
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1984-11-09
Runtime1h 36m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosHandmade Films
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating6.5/10 · 65 votes
Original languageen
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