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A Private Function
“When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.”
6.4 / 10• 1984• 1h 36m•R• English
Comedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Michael Palin
Gilbert Chilvers
Lead
Maggie Smith
Joyce Chilvers
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Swaby
Richard Griffiths
Allardyce
Tony Haygarth
Sutcliff
John Normington
Lockwood
Bill Paterson
Wormold
Liz Smith
Mother
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Malcolm Mowbray's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Private Function is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
