1984R· 96 min
Private Function, A
When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.
Comedy
6.4 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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
Cast: Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths, Tony Haygarth
Tags
1940sfarcefood rationingnorthern englandpigpost warrural settingsatireworking classyorkshire
