A Private Function

1984
R
1h 32m

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6.5/10

3.3K

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Denholm Elliott, Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, and Richard Griffiths in A Private Function (1984)

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Satire Comedy

In post-World War II Britain, food rationing continues, leading a married couple to become involved in the flourishing bacon black market.In post-World War II Britain, food rationing continues, leading a married couple to become involved in the flourishing bacon black market.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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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

3.3K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 3 BAFTA Awards
- 6 wins & 3 nominations total

Trivia
According to "Story Of The Scene: 'A Private Function', Malcolm Mowbray, 1984" published in the April 25, 2008 edition of "The Independent", "(Dame) Maggie Smith found herself obliged to vault over the back of one porker when she was hemmed in during one kitchen scene, and everyone on-set was traumatized by their earthy nature." The pigs used in this movie were "unpredictable and often quite dangerous."

Goofs
When Mr Nuttal is with Mrs Forbes in the bedroom (and she's reading through the list of ingredients for the Royal wedding cake) there is coughing in the background (which sounds like a female).

Quotes
Joyce Chilvers: I think sexual intercourse is in order, Gilbert.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Heartbreakers/The Hit/Alamo Bay/A Private Function (1985)

Soundtracks
Rose of England
Music by Ivor Novello.
Played on piano by Maggie Smith (uncredited)
By kind permission of the Trustees of the Estate of the late Ivor Novello and Samuel French Ltd.

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10/10

I miss the war....

Life after WWII was bleak in England. Rationing was hitting hard, but spirits were lifted by the forthcoming royal marriage of Elizabeth and Philip. This slice of village life takes a poke at stiff England and the trials and tribulations of getting a slap up feast on the table for the local VIPs to celebrate the marriage. Michael Palin is the wimp, and marvellous Maggie Smith is the "trousers" in the relationship. Lots of lovely one-liners to treasure.