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Private Function, A
UK 1985, 89 minutes
Dir. Malcolm Mowbray
Genres: Classics, Comedy
Topics: Period 1940s.
Feat. Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott
Aroview: Michael Palin and Maggie Smith star in Alan Bennett's savage satire of class hypocrisy. Set in post-WW2 Britain during food rationing, secret plans are made to devour a pig at a royal wedding feast.
Member Reviews
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(Exceptional). Showing 1-2 of 2 member reviews.
5 stars (Exceptional) Dont expect any car chases or might action shots, this movie takes it time to entertain you. This original Alan Bennett plot is subtle and witty and touches on social snobbery which is alive an well an exisiting in post war england. A stellar cast . ~Macthella
4 stars (Very Good) ~Shorty
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