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A Private Function (1984)

R · 1984-11-09 · 1h 34m · EN
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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.

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Malcolm MowbrayDirector

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Michael PalinMichael PalinGilbert ChilversMaggie SmithMaggie SmithJoyce ChilversDenholm ElliottDenholm ElliottDr. SwabyRichard GriffithsRichard GriffithsAllardyceTony HaygarthTony HaygarthSutcliffJohn NormingtonJohn NormingtonLockwoodBill PatersonBill PatersonWormoldLiz SmithLiz SmithMotherAlison SteadmanAlison SteadmanMrs. AllardyceJim CarterJim CarterInspector NoblePete PostlethwaitePete PostlethwaiteNuttolRachel DaviesRachel DaviesMrs. Forbes

Keywords

SatireWorking class1940sPigRural areaNorthern englandYorkshirePost warFarceFood rationing

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySatire · Working Class · 1940sDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityPost WarDirector preference610002Actor preference101807 · 205038 · 204071

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What is A Private Function about?

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.

How long is A Private Function?

A Private Function has a runtime of 94 minutes.