A Private Function(1984)
When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Malcolm Mowbray
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Cast
Michael Palin
Gilbert Chilvers
Maggie Smith
Joyce Chilvers
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Swaby
Richard Griffiths
Allardyce
Tony Haygarth
Sutcliff
John Normington
Lockwood
Bill Paterson
Wormold
Liz Smith
Mother
Alison Steadman
Mrs. Allardyce
Jim Carter
Inspector Noble
Pete Postlethwaite
Nuttol
Eileen O'Brien
Mrs. Sutcliff
Rachel Davies
Mrs. Forbes
Reece Dinsdale
P.C. Penny
Philip Wileman
Preston
Charles McKeown
Medcalf
Susan Porrett
Mrs. Medcalf
Donald Eccles
Father
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A Private Function is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did A Private Function come out?+
A Private Function was released in 1984.
How long is A Private Function?+
A Private Function runs for 96 minutes (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed A Private Function?+
A Private Function was directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
Who stars in A Private Function?+
A Private Function stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths and Tony Haygarth.
Is A Private Function worth watching?+
A Private Function holds a 6.4/10 rating from 68 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy.
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