A Private Function

(1984)Directed by Malcolm Mowbray96 min · RComedy
When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.

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.

Michael Palinas Gilbert Chilvers
Maggie Smithas Joyce Chilvers
Denholm Elliottas Dr. Swaby
Richard Griffithsas Allardyce
Tony Haygarthas Sutcliff
John Normingtonas Lockwood
Bill Patersonas Wormold
Liz Smithas Mother
Alison Steadmanas Mrs. Allardyce
Jim Carteras Inspector Noble
Eileen O'Brienas Mrs. Sutcliff
Rachel Daviesas Mrs. Forbes
Reece Dinsdaleas P.C. Penny
Philip Wilemanas Preston
Charles McKeownas Medcalf
Susan Porrettas Mrs. Medcalf
Denys Hawthorneas Hotel Manager
Don Estelleas Barraclough
Eli Woodsas Ernest
Amanda Greganas Veronica
PTPaula Tilbrookas Mrs. Turnbull
Bernard Wrigleyas Painter