A Private Function

"When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige."

Mar 1 1985 R 1h 32m
Comedy

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.

Plot

1947 in a small town in England. The war has been over for two years, but there's still rationing of meat. When Princess Elizabeth is going to marry, a group of businessmen wants to impress (or probably bribe) the local government by giving a big party. They want to slaughter an illegally raised pig for this event. Unfortunately, someone steals the pig.

Written by

Alan Bennett, Malcolm Mowbray

Directed by

Malcolm Mowbray

Cast

Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

HandMade Films

Languages

English

Awards

Won 3 BAFTA 6 wins & 3 nominations total

Trailers
A Private Function 1984 Trailer | Michael Palin | Maggie Smith
Scores
# of Votes
3,715
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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