A Private Function

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.

Cast

Michael Palin

Gilbert Chilvers

Maggie Smith

Joyce Chilvers

Denholm Elliott

Dr. Swaby

Richard Griffiths

Allardyce

Tony Haygarth

Sutcliff

John Normington

Lockwood

Bill Paterson

Wormold

Liz Smith

Mother

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Allardyce

Jim Carter

Inspector Noble

Crew

Tony Jackson

Sound Recordist

Malcolm Mowbray

Director

Alan Bennett

Screenplay

Malcolm Mowbray

Story

Alan Bennett

Story

Mark Shivas

Producer

Tony Pierce-Roberts

Director of Photography

Barrie Vince

Editor

Michelle Guish

Casting

Debbie McWilliams

Casting

Clips & Videos

A Private Function 1984 Trailer | Michael Palin | Maggie Smith