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A Private Function

A Private Function (1984)

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Release Date: Mar 11, 1985 Limited

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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

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Art House & International, Comedy, Special Interest

Alan Bennett, Malcolm Mowbray

Jul 5, 2005

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Entertains, but never dazzles or impresses us with its script, performances, or even production design.

February 26, 2011 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis | Comment
James Plath
Movie Metropolis

Maggie Smith and Michael Palin hoard a pig in a food-rationed postwar town, and hilarity actually ensues in this largely forgotten gem.

February 6, 2011 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Bill Weber
Slant Magazine

Click to read the article.

December 31, 2004 Full Review Source: StaciWilson.com | Comment
Staci Layne Wilson
StaciWilson.com
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A fun little movie about a couple trying to make it in society during hard times. Love Liz Smith as always along with the rest of the cast.

October 14, 2011
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Sunil Jawahir

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You probably have to like and appreciate British humour to like this movie, but if you do, check it out! Hilarious!!

October 3, 2006
AlecMty
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