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A Private Function
1984
A British couple's attempts to circumvent local food-rationing regulations trigger a chaotic series of events in this satirical comedy set in post-World War II England. The couple's scheme centers on a massive hog which has been illegally raised by a local farmer. Seeing a chance to capitalize on pork's scarcity, the ambitious .. Read more
| Starring | Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Liz Smith |
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| Director | Malcolm Mowbray |
| Genres | Comedy |
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A Private Function
A British couple's attempts to circumvent local food-rationing regulations trigger a chaotic series of events in this satirical comedy set in post-World War II England. The couple's scheme centers on a massive hog which has been illegally raised by a local farmer. Seeing a chance to capitalize on pork's scarcity, the ambitious Joyce Chilvers (Maggie Smith) convinces her mild-mannered husband (Michael Palin) to steal the pig. Unfortunately for the Chilverses, a vigilant food inspector is on duty and determined to stop all such illegal activity. The couple's efforts to hide the pig provide much material for frantic and sometimes grotesque farce. Playwright Alan Bennett's acerbic targets the British class system and the wife's social ambitions.~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
| Starring | Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Liz Smith, Richard Griffiths, Pete Postlethwaite, Alison Steadman, Charles McKeown |
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| Director | Malcolm Mowbray |
| Studio | ELEVATION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 32 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1984 To Rent: DVD: 23 Oct 2006 |
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Simply stunning
What more can I say, a complete joy of British cinema and perfect, flawless performances from Smith and Palin.
A comic masterpeice from beginning to ... read more » - 4354
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- Will Hay
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- 08 Apr 2004 at 08:43
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A truly farcical function
Beautifully observed and superbly acted by a stellar cast who capture the nuances of small town class behaviour in post war England. From a humdrum start it ... read more »
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A few tweaks needed
This is not Bennett at his best, although it's still better than anyone else's comedic efforts: I suspect that he is happier with stage plays where ... read more »
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a private function
quite simlpy a classic british period comedy,warm, quirky ( Palin of course) and very comforting as many wartime dramas are.The cast are a delight and I would ... read more »
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Mackintosh's Betty Blue Eyes to close in the West End
- WENN Newsdesk
- 23 Aug 2011
The West End musical based on Dame Maggie Smith's award-winning film A Private Function is set to close due to poor ticket sales. Betty Blue Eyes is the stage adaptation of the 1984 movie, which tells the tale of a small town raising a pig to slaughter in honour of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, now monarch and consort. Critics hailed the production as a triumph, but the acclaim failed to get people in seats and theatre impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh has decided... Read more
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A Private Function
A British couple's attempts to circumvent local food-rationing regulations trigger a chaotic series of events in this satirical comedy set in post-World War II England. The couple's scheme centers on a massive hog which has been illegally raised by a local farmer. Seeing a chance to capitalize on ...
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