A Private Function (1984)
A Private Function is a 1984 comedy movie directed by Malcolm Mowbray, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith and Denholm Elliott.
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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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.
When was A Private Function released?
A Private Function was released on 9 November 1984.
How long is A Private Function?
A Private Function runs 1h 36m.
Who made A Private Function?
A Private Function was directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
Where can I watch A Private Function?
A Private Function is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch A Private Function
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Michael Palin as Gilbert Chilvers
- Maggie Smith as Joyce Chilvers
- Denholm Elliott as Dr. Swaby
- Richard Griffiths as Allardyce
- Tony Haygarth as Sutcliff
- John Normington as Lockwood
- Bill Paterson as Wormold
- Liz Smith as Mother
- Alison Steadman as Mrs. Allardyce
- Jim Carter as Inspector Noble
- Pete Postlethwaite as Nuttol
- Eileen O'Brien as Mrs. Sutcliff