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A Private Function

Droll British comedy of manners starring Maggie Smith and Michael Palin as a very proper couple in post-World War II England who embark on a scandalous course of action when they puloin a local farmer's prize pig for a special dinner, just as a food inspector arrives throw a wrench into the works. Liz Smith and Denholm Elliott costar in this critically acclaimed film from screenwriter Alan Bennett ("Prick Up Your Ears," "The Madness of King George").

Story by: Alan Bennett &

Story by: Malcolm Mowbray

Directed by: Malcolm Mowbray

Duration: 97 mins

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Advisories: Adult Language, Adult Content, Brief Nudity

Rating: R

Audio Format: English/Spanish

Video Format: HDTV, Closed Captioning

ActorCharacter
Michael Palin Gilbert Chilvers
Maggie Smith Joyce Chilvers
Denholm Elliott Dr. Charles Swaby
Richard Griffiths Henry Allardyce the Accountant
Tony Haygarth Leonard Sutcliff the Farmer
John Normington Frank Lockwood the Solicitor
Bill Paterson Morris Wormold the Meat Inspector
Liz Smith Joyce's Mother
Alison Steadman Alison
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