A Private Function
– Life isn't easy in 1947 Yorkshire, where strict post-war rationing is putting the squeeze on the tow..
Life isn't easy in 1947 Yorkshire, where strict post-war rationing is putting the squeeze on the townspeople. But when a working-class couple discover that the town's wealthy elite has been secretly fattening up an illegal pig for their own selfish gluttony, they hatch an outlandish kidnapping scheme that gives new meaning to the phrase bringing home the bacon!
01 Mar 1985
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Malcolm Mowbray
Alan Bennett, Alan Bennett (story), Malcolm Mowbray (story)
Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths
1947 in a small town in England. The war has been won two years ago, but there's still rationing of meat. When princess Elizabeth is going to marry, a group of businessmen wants to impress (or probably bribe) the local government by giving a big party. They want to slaughter an illegally raised pig for this event. Unfortunately someone steals the pig.
Won 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.
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