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A Private Function

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.

Original title: A Private Function

5

nominations

60%

winning rate

3

wins

British Academy Film Awards #38 - 1985

Award People Status
Best Picture Mark Shivas - as producer(s)
Best Actress in a Leading Role Maggie Smith Winner
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Denholm Elliott Winner
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Liz Smith Winner
Best Original Screenplay Alan Bennett

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