A Private Function (1984)
When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.
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.
Director: Malcolm Mowbray
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: November 9, 1984
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
Screenplay
- Alan Bennett (Screenplay)
- Malcolm Mowbray (Story)
- Alan Bennett (Story)
Music: John Du Prez
Cinematography: Tony Pierce-Roberts
Editing: Barrie Vince
Production: Handmade Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
northern england, pig, satire, yorkshire, rural area, working class, post war, food rationing, 1940s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- 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, Tony Haygarth, John Normington.
- How long is A Private Function?
- A Private Function has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A Private Function?
- A Private Function is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Private Function produced?
- A Private Function was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of A Private Function?
- The themes of A Private Function include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.