A Private Function
1984, English. Directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Malcolm MowbrayDirector
- Michael PalinGilbert Chilvers
- Maggie SmithJoyce Chilvers
- Denholm ElliottDr. Swaby
- Richard GriffithsAllardyce
- Tony HaygarthSutcliff
- John NormingtonLockwood
- Bill PatersonWormold
- Liz SmithMother
- Alison SteadmanMrs. Allardyce
- Jim CarterInspector Noble
- Pete PostlethwaiteNuttol
- Eileen O'BrienMrs. Sutcliff
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alan Bennett, Malcolm Mowbray
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A Private Function: quick answers
Is A Private Function worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Private Function?
A Private Function runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does A Private Function have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Private Function. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is A Private Function suitable for kids?
A Private Function is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch A Private Function?
A Private Function is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like A Private Function?
If you liked A Private Function, try The Mouse That Roared, I'm All Right Jack, Dad's Army.
Who directed A Private Function?
A Private Function (1984) was directed by Malcolm Mowbray and stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott.