A Private Function
United Kingdom • 1984
Director
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorMalcolm Mowbray
WriterAlan Bennett
CinematographerTony Pierce-Roberts
ComposerJohn Du Prez
EditorBarrie Vince
ProducerMark Shivas
Cast
Michael Palinas Gilbert Chilvers
Maggie Smithas Joyce Chilvers
Denholm Elliottas Dr. Swaby
Richard Griffithsas Allardyce