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A Private Function (1984)
Director: Malcolm Mowbray
Cast: Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths
Runtime96 min
Rating15
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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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A Private Function (1984) is a critically acclaimed British comedy film directed by Malcolm Mowbray. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its clever satire and ensemble cast. While it did not receive any major awards, A Private Function has developed a cult following over the years and maintains a respectable rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb.
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A Private Function is a 1984 British comedy film starring Michael Palin and Maggie Smith. The film was predominantly filmed in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding in West Yorkshire. The film was also screened in the section of Un Certain Regard at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival.
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