The Ploughman's Lunch

– A political drama scripted by novelist Ian McEwan..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1983
The Ploughman's Lunch (1983)

A political drama scripted by novelist Ian McEwan

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

01 May 1983

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

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.

Director:

Richard Eyre

Writer:

Ian McEwan

Main Actors:

Jonathan Pryce, William Maxwell, Paul Jesson, Andy Rashleigh

Plot:

James Penfield has made a career out of journalism. Now bankrupt, he finds himself with a group of other writers in the middle of the dispute-ridden British homeland at the time of the Falklands War.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10