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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. [2] The film was also screened in the section of Un Certain Regard at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival. [3]
A Private Function: Directed by Malcolm Mowbray. With Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths. In post-World War II Britain, food rationing continues, leading a married couple to become involved in the flourishing bacon black market.
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Where to watch A Private Function (1984) starring Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott and directed by Malcolm Mowbray. In post-war 1947 England, meat rations spark chaos when a local party plans to impress dignitaries with a lavish feast featuring an illicitly raised pig.
Egged on by his wife (Maggie Smith), meek Gilbert Chilvers (Michael Palin) steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold (Bill...
Set in 1947, the film follows Gilbert Chilvers and his wife who steal a pig to sell for profit before the royal wedding. They face obstacles from inspectors, rivals and their own consciences in this satirical comedy by Alan Bennett.
A Private Function is a British comedy film set in post-World War II England, directed by Malcolm Mowbray and released in 1984. The movie stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, and Denholm Elliott.
